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. With the National Year of Reading 2026 (#NYOR2026) on the horizon, schools have a unique opportunity to not only encourage a love of reading but also to capture meaningful progress — both in the classroom and at home.
For many schools, however, traditional paper reading diaries are still the norm. While they may feel familiar, they create more problems than solutions: teachers spend hours chasing signatures, parents often forget to update them, and pupils lose track of their books in backpacks. Worst of all, paper diaries offer little meaningful insight into how children are actually reading, either at home or in school.
This is where Pageticker steps in.
A Smarter Way to Track Reading
Pageticker is a digital reading diary that’s been carefully researched and designed to engage children more deeply with their reading. By replacing paper logbooks with a simple digital platform, schools are saving serious amounts of time. On average, teachers using Pageticker reclaim two hours every week by removing the need for manual updates, tracking, and reporting. Over a school year, that’s more than 70 hours per teacher — the equivalent of two full working weeks. Imagine what your team could do with that extra time: more targeted support, better lesson planning, or simply less admin stress.
Real-Time Insight into Pupil Progress
Unlike paper diaries, Pageticker gives staff a clear, instant snapshot of each child’s reading journey. Teachers can easily see patterns, identify struggling readers, and celebrate successes. This kind of real-time data means interventions can happen sooner, progress can be tracked with confidence, and communication with parents becomes stronger and more purposeful.
“Pageticker has provided me with far greater insight into reading patterns at home.” — HR, Head of EYFS, Brent Knoll Primary School
Ready to Start Stress-Free
The best part? Pageticker is quick to set up and easy to use, both for staff and for families. Schools can get started in a matter of days, meaning you can launch this September with everything in place to inspire reading across your classrooms.
If you want to make reading more engaging for pupils, lighten the workload for staff, and put your school ahead of the curve for #NYOR2026, Pageticker is the smart step forward.
