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Explore our blog for expert tips, reading strategies, and the latest in literacy education. Whether you're a teacher, literacy lead, or parent, you'll find practical advice and inspiring stories to help foster a love of reading. Dive in and discover new ways to engage young readers!


New Feature: Book Management
We're really excited to share that we now have a book management feature on Pageticker. This means that books can be loaned and schools...
Carolyn McCarthy
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New Feature: Teacher Dashboard Scanner
Over the summer, we released an in-built book scanner for teachers on the teacher dashboard. Some teachers send books home for parents to...
Carolyn McCarthy
1 min read


New Feature: Scan and Log
Children and teachers can now scan and log reading on tablets or mobiles if they wish. From the Teacher Dashboard, teachers simply need...
Carolyn McCarthy
1 min read


New Features This Week: Magazines + Clickable Book Covers
Reading isn’t just about books - magazines play a big part in helping children discover new interests and develop their literacy. You can now add magazines to your bookshelf and log reading time for them, just like you would with a book.Â

James Benfield
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Exciting Product Updates for September!
At Pageticker, our mission has always been simple: to make reading more engaging for pupils and more manageable for teachers. Our digital reading diary is constantly evolving—because we know classrooms are busy, teachers are stretched, and pupils deserve tools that make reading both fun and rewarding.

James Benfield
2 min read


Get Your Classroom Reading-Ready for September
A new school year always brings with it fresh possibilities. September is the perfect time to set the tone for the months ahead, ensuring children feel motivated, supported, and inspired in their reading.

James Benfield
2 min read


How Schools Can Save 2+ Hours a Week on Reading Log Admin
Back-to-school season always feels like a fresh start. New timetables, new routines, new pupils. But one thing rarely feels new — the mountain of paperwork and admin that comes with it.

James Benfield
3 min read


How the National Year of Reading 2026 Can Kickstart Reading Habits at School and Home This Term
The countdown to the National Year of Reading 2026 has already begun, bringing a powerful opportunity for schools, teachers, and families to reignite the joy of reading in children’s lives.

James Benfield
2 min read


The National Year of Reading 2026 – A Turning Point for Literacy
The UK government has declared 2026 the National Year of Reading—a bold, necessary initiative to combat declining literacy rates and reignite the country’s love for reading. Led by the Department for Education in partnership with the National Literacy Trust, the campaign signals a nationwide effort to bring books back to the heart of daily life—at home, in schools, and across communities.

James Benfield
3 min read


New Pageticker Feature: Goals and Targets
We've recently introduced a new feature on the parent app of Pageticker. Parents can now set their child reading goals and targets, if they wish to.Â
Carolyn McCarthy
1 min read


Teacher by day, parent by night? Track summer reading the smart way
If you're a teacher and a parent, you already understand the importance of consistent reading — and the impact it can have on a child's development. At school, you're tracking reading progress, encouraging daily habits, and celebrating milestones. At home? You want the same — but life can often get in the way.

James Benfield
2 min read


Don’t Let Summer Stop Their Reading Progress
The summer holidays are a well-earned break — especially for teachers, and definitely for families. But while it’s tempting to let go of all routines, there’s one habit worth keeping on track: reading.

James Benfield
2 min read


How Data Can Transform Reading Outcomes in Primary Education
In primary education, reading opens every door — it builds vocabulary, boosts comprehension, and gives children the confidence to thrive across the whole curriculum.

James Benfield
2 min read
New Feature: Book Discovery
Looking to discover books that are age appropriate and actually interest your child? Why not check out Pageticker's new book discovery feature.
Carolyn McCarthy
1 min read


How to Keep Children’s Reading on Track This Summer
Whether it’s exploring magical worlds, solving mysteries, or meeting unforgettable characters, books open up endless possibilities for children.

James Benfield
2 min read


Pageticker - Digital Reading Diary: Free until September
We're delighted to let you know that we're giving schools the opportunity to trial Pageticker for free until September!
Carolyn McCarthy
2 min read


Comparing Paper Reading Diaries to Pageticker - Pilot Study Results
is Pageticker really getting children to read more? Well, four months in and we think we have some evidence.
Tom Minor
3 min read


New Pageticker Feature: Book Tags
We have just released a fantastic new feature on Pageticker, the ability for teachers to tag a book. The book tag feature, has been created based on feedback from lots of teachers across our database.
Carolyn McCarthy
1 min read


New Pageticker Feature: Groups
We're delighted to announce Pageticker's latest feature, which is the ability to create and manage groups on the Teacher Dashboard.
Carolyn McCarthy
2 min read


Push Notifications: Now on Pageticker
Push notifications are now live in reading app, Pageticker. Explore now to see how it can enhance engagement and tracking.
Tom Minor
1 min read
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