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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.

is Pageticker really getting children to read more? Well, four months in and we think we have some evidence.

We’ve just released a really exciting new feature on Pageticker, where pupils can log their own reading at home, using their own login, if you'd like them to.

Your weekly digest about what's going on in the world of children's literature. Hi there, Welcome to the second edition of our weekly Friday round-up of the key trends and talking points in the world of children’s literature. It’s also our last newsletter of 2025 before we all take a well-earned break. We are excited for all that 2026 will bring, as momentum builds towards the National Year of Reading. This week also brought a personal highlight. I was fortunate enough to att

Your weekly digest about what's going on in the world of children's literature. Hi there, Welcome to the first of our weekly round-ups. It’s been two years since we started developing Pageticker, and our app has been available for almost a year now. In its ongoing development we continue to absorb a great deal of research into children’s reading, and additionally, as our users have grown, we possess a significant amount of data insights of our own. This free weekly round up a

A roundup of the changes to Pageticker in 2025.

Since September, we've added lots of extra features to support reading engagement on Pageticker. Here are some that you might not know about. Announcements Our announcements page (formerly broadcasts) has some extra features based on teacher feedback. Announcements are where teachers can send a message to their class or whole school about reading. Teachers can now add images and PDFs to any announcements that they send. These will pull through to the parent app. More informat

How badges work on the Pageticker teacher dashboard

Driving reading engagement is much easier with Pageticker. From push notifications being sent directly to parents' phones, to the simple fact that it's quicker and easier to log reading on the app than having to find a pen. This is especially the case when families have multiple children and multiple reading records.

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...

Over the summer, we released an in-built book scanner for teachers on the teacher dashboard. Some teachers send books home for parents to...

Children and teachers can now scan and log reading on tablets or mobiles if they wish. From the Teacher Dashboard, teachers simply need...

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. 

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.

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.

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.

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.

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. 

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.

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.