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Hi Everyone, We have some exciting news: Pageticker is officially award-winning!🎉 Earlier this year, we were nominated for the BESA Awards 2026 Start-up of the Year, and last week, we found out we'd won. The judges said: "Pageticker is a fantastic example of how to use technology to help schools save time and be more efficient. The product stood out for its clarity of purpose, ease of use, and strong potential for growth." We couldn't be prouder - and this win belongs just a

Hi Everyone, This is a big season of change. Children and young people you know will be saying goodbye to familiar routines and stepping into something new – the end of an era and the start of fresh adventures. One of my favourite Dr Seuss books, Oh, The Places You’ll Go!, captures this perfectly: playful and whimsical, yet surprisingly deep. I was reminded of it recently and bought a copy as a “you’ve got this” graduation gift for a young woman who used to babysit my childre

Hi Everyone, Summer is the perfect time to keep reading momentum going – and to stop that frustrating 'holiday dip' where pupils can lose up to 20% of their hard‑won progress. This week’s Round‑up brings you ready‑made ways to keep books and stories at the heart of family life: from new release recommendations to Plastic Free July picks. You’ll also find details of the Summer Reading Challenge, Pageticker’s easy‑to‑use Challenge feature - where you can create your own class o

Hi Everyone, As we head into summer, a stark reality lies at the heart of children’s reading: just 36.1% of children reported enjoying reading in their free time in 2026. The good news? This time of year is full of brilliant opportunities to bring reading to life. From Pride Month and big sporting events to outdoor adventures and summer activities, there are plenty of ways to connect stories with what children are already excited about. In this Round-up, you’ll find seasonal

Hi Everyone, As a parent, it isn’t always easy to fit reading into busy family life – but those small, regular moments really do add up. This week we’re sharing a ready‑to‑use flier with ten practical tips for encouraging reading at home over the holidays, plus our Sporting Heroes booklist to coincide with Wimbledon and the World Cup. We've also delved more into the Pageticker app and explained how families can use it for free. Our new book recommendations include 'The Great

Hi Everyone, As a former teacher and parent, I know how easily reading slips when routines change over the summer - but it doesn’t have to! Pageticker helps children choose and log books they love with simple tools which make reading visible and joyful. The best part? Pageticker is completely free for families - even if their school isn’t using it. Parents can download the free app, track reading at home, and get personalised book recommendations. This week’s round-up is pack

Hi Everyone, Our summer reading list has arrived - ready to print, share with families, and keep reading momentum strong right through the holidays. It’s designed to make end-of-term planning easier while giving children real choice over what they read next. In this edition, you’ll also find fresh KS2 recommendations like 'The Great Phoenix of London' and 'The Whisperwicks: The Vanished Key', our Pride booklist, our June book giveaway, key dates for the month, and a quick int

Hi Everyone, This week, you can discover new reads like 'Shrapnel Boys' (9-12) and 'Rock and Roll' (3-6), find out which fairytales feature most in reading scheme books, plus your usual resources and key dates - and don’t miss our book recommendations for Dinosaur Day on June 1st, right after half term. We’ll pause round-ups over half term, but be back refreshed! Happy reading, Nicola, Founder Book a Demo If you’d like to see Pageticker in action, you can book a short demo. I

Hi Everyone, This week you can find out about our latest feature on the Teacher Dashboard - 'Book Recommendations'. We also have our new reads spotlighting 'Refugee' (a graphic novel) and 'This Book Will Make You a Scientist', plus your usual resources, the spring reading list, toolkit, and key May/June dates for the National Year of Reading. Happy reading, Nicola, Founder Book a Demo If you’d like to see Pageticker in action, you can book a short demo. In 20–30 minutes, we’l

Hi Everyone, Welcome to this week's round-up. We have our usual book recommendations - this week it's The Wonder by Tom Percival for younger children and the newly released The Heart of the Storm by Teresa Heapy, also suitable for younger readers. Both books are great classroom reads during next week’s Mental Health Week. We've also cast a spotlight on Victoria Primary Academy, which is an avid user of Pageticker. April's giveaway winner is announced, and May's giveaway is

Hi Everyone, This week’s round-up is packed with ways to keep your readers buzzing, starting with a simple win: you can now order Pageticker bookmarks for your pupils from just £5 for 35 with free P&P. You’ll also find new book recommendations, key dates for your reading calendar, and a spotlight on one of the team behind Pageticker. Also, don't forget to enter April's Giveaway to win 6 books for your school; it closes today at 5 pm. Nicola, Founder Free whole-school access!

Hi Everyone, Welcome back! In Somerset, we went back to school this week, and we're enjoying some spring weather! First off, I want to ensure you all know that we’re giving every school the chance to use Pageticker completely free until 9th September 2026, so you can see the impact of a whole‑school digital reading diary - read more below. Otherwise, in this week's round‑up, you can find out about the latest ‘reading over time’ dashboard we have just added for teachers, and y