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Renaissance Accelerated Reader UK & Ireland
@AccReader
Nov 10
AR schools, it’s time for Non-Fiction November! 📚

The school with the highest % of non-fiction quizzes taken this month will win a selection of non-fiction books, thanks to Ruby Tuesday Books. 🏆

Get reading, exploring and quizzing! 📖

📋 T&Cs: bit.ly/4ccqQjO

#ActionNovember
Image featuring a red starburst with text: "WIN! A selection of non-fiction books." The competition, in partnership with Ruby Tuesday Books, is hosted by Renaissance Accelerated Reader. The main text reads: "November competition: Who can read the most non-fiction?" Below is a small image of a person holding books and text about the National Year of Reading and 40 years of Accelerated Reader, including logos for both events.
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Renaissance Accelerated Reader UK & Ireland
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Celebrating brilliant books and diverse voices! 📚

Several books and authors celebrated at the 2026 Diverse Book Awards can also be explored through Accelerated Reader quizzes.

Discover the winners and the books 👇

bit.ly/4iMbtlD
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Renaissance Accelerated Reader UK & Ireland
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91% of teachers know the difference 15 minutes of daily reading can make. Yet only 48% of schools provide 15+ minutes of dedicated reading time.

What’s getting in the way of regular reading? 📚

Explore Between the Lines 👉 bit.ly/4k0WzZF

#AcceleratedReader #Reading #Literacy
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Every reader’s journey is different. 📚

Understanding why a learner is struggling is key to finding the right support and helping them build confidence as a reader.

Explore more practical literacy resources in our Content Hub: bit.ly/4iFo5LC
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Renaissance Accelerated Reader UK & Ireland
@AccReader
Nov 11
A love of reading doesn’t stop at the school gates. 📚

How can schools and families work together to encourage reading for pleasure?

Discover six principles for supporting reading for fun 👇

bit.ly/4BV1PEz
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Renaissance UK & Ireland
@RenLearnUK
Nov 11
Knowing what works doesn’t always mean having the time to do it. 📚

Timetables and competing curriculum priorities can make consistent reading time difficult to protect.

What can schools do?

🔗 Explore the barriers: bit.ly/4sITqzQ

#GetLiteracyRight
A person attentively reads a book titled "Daz 4 Zoe" by Robert Swindells in a classroom setting. Text on the image reads: "Schools know what can make a difference, but finding the time is hard. What does the research tell us?" A logo in the corner says "Get Literacy Right.A person reads a book with a focused expression. Text on the image highlights key statistics: 91% were aware of evidence supporting 15 minutes of daily reading, and 82% were confident their school could support struggling readers. Source: Renaissance Between the Lines research, 1,013 UK teachers.
A person in a library stands near bookshelves labeled "Fiction". They are holding a book. Text on the image reads: "Knowing what works doesn’t always mean having the time to do it. Less than half of schools had 15 minutes or more of dedicated reading time. 28% of secondary schools did." A footer reads: "The challenge isn’t necessarily knowing that reading matters. It’s creating the time and consistency to make it happen.A student in a school uniform reads a magazine titled "Racism" while sitting on a sofa in a library. To the right, there are statistics: "71% cited timetable constraints as a barrier" and "53% pointed to competing curriculum priorities." The source is "Renaissance Between the Lines research, 1,013 UK teachers.
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Renaissance International@RenLearn_int
Nov 11
Assessment is only the beginning. How do schools turn reading insights into action? 📚

Join our live webinar to hear how Harrow Beijing has strengthened reading over a four-year journey.

📅 2 Dec
🕗 08:00 GMT

Register 👉 bit.ly/4AldZ7Z

#Literacy #Reading #Education
A webinar announcement titled "Rethinking Reading at Harrow Beijing: From Assessment to Achievement." It features two speakers: a Director of Academics at Harrow Beijing and an Education Specialist at Renaissance. The event is scheduled for 02 December 2026, at 08:00 AM GMT. The image has a starry night background and includes logos for Get Literacy Right and Harrow Beijing.
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Renaissance UK & Ireland
@RenLearnUK
Nov 11
Congratulations to our September #ARinAction winner,@knockloughrim! 🎉🏆

An incredible 20 Accelerated Reader quizzes per student during September! 📚👏

They'll receive a pack of AR titles, kindly sponsored by @HouseLaburnum

#AcceleratedReader
A graphic announcing the winner of the September Accelerated Reader Monthly Competition. The text reads: "And the winner of our September Accelerated Reader Monthly Competition is... Knockloughrim Primary School. Highest average quiz per student, with 20 quizzes per student in September!" The bottom includes a thank you to Laburnum House for support, along with their logo featuring a tree.
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Renaissance UK & Ireland
@RenLearnUK
Nov 11
On Remembrance Day, we join communities across the UK in remembering those who served and sacrificed. ❤️

Today, we pause and remember.

#RemembranceDay #LestWeForget
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Renaissance Accelerated Reader UK & Ireland
@AccReader
Nov 11
Finding time for reading can be easier said than done. 📚

Timetable pressures and competing curriculum priorities can make consistent reading time difficult to protect.

🔗 Explore the barriers to literacy success: bit.ly/4eDCZPN

#GetLiteracyRight #Reading
A person in a school uniform is seated at a desk, reading the book "Daz 4 Zoe" by Robert Swindells. Beside them is a pencil case. The background shows a blurred figure at a desk. Text on the image states, "Schools know what can make a difference, but finding the time is hard. What does the research tell us?" The phrase "Get Literacy Right" is displayed.A person is reading a book attentively. Overlaid text states "91% were aware of the evidence around 15 minutes of daily reading" and "82% were confident their school had the expertise to support struggling readers." The source is "Renaissance Between the Lines research, 1,013 UK teachers.
A person is selecting a book from a library shelf. The text says: "Knowing what works doesn’t always mean having the time to do it. Less than half of schools had 15 minutes or more of dedicated reading time. 28% of secondary schools did. The challenge isn’t necessarily knowing that reading matters. It’s creating the time and consistency to make it happen.A person wearing a school uniform sits reading a magazine titled "Racism" in a library. Next to them, text states: "71% cited timetable constraints as a barrier" and "53% pointed to competing curriculum priorities." The source is from Renaissance Between the Lines research, 1,013 UK teachers.
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Renaissance Accelerated Reader UK & Ireland
@AccReader
Nov 10
Our September #ARinAction winner is @knockloughrim! 🏆

They achieved an incredible 20 Accelerated Reader quizzes per student during September. 📚👏

They'll receive a pack of AR titles, kindly sponsored by @HouseLaburnum

#AcceleratedReader
A graphic announcing the winner of the September Accelerated Reader Monthly Competition as Knockloughrim Primary School, highlighting an average of 20 quizzes per student. The image includes a megaphone and mentions sponsorship by Laburnum House Educational.
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Renaissance Accelerated Reader UK & Ireland
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Nov 10
Reading data can tell us where learners are. What matters next is how we act on it. 📚

Discover how Harrow Beijing has worked to strengthen reading, access to engaging texts and student motivation.

📅 2 Dec | 08:00 GMT

Register 👉 bit.ly/4AldZ7Z

#AcceleratedReader #Reading #Literacy
New live webinar announcement titled "Rethinking Reading at Harrow Beijing: From Assessment to Achievement" scheduled for 02 December 2026 at 08:00 AM, GMT. The event is hosted by Get Literacy Right, featuring Trent Martin, Director of Academics at Harrow Beijing, and Kate Barton, Education Specialist at Renaissance.
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Renaissance Accelerated Reader UK & Ireland
@AccReader
Nov 10
Creating a culture of reading takes time.

71% of teachers cited timetable constraints as a barrier to dedicated reading time.

So how can schools create the time and space to put what works into practice consistently? 📚

🔗 bit.ly/4sITqzQ
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Renaissance Accelerated Reader UK & Ireland
@AccReader
Nov 9
How do we help more learners build a positive relationship with reading? 📚

Reading engagement remains a challenge. Explore what's getting in the way of literacy success and what schools can do about it.

🔗 Read the blog: bit.ly/4sITqzQ

#GetLiteracyRight #Reading
A person is smiling while holding open a book in a classroom setting. The image features the text, "Reading engagement remains a challenge. What does the latest research tell us? Get Literacy Right." The background includes a rocket and star graphic.Black image displaying statistics: 36.1% of children and young people enjoyed reading in their free time, and 20.3% of 8 to 18-year-olds read daily. Text at the bottom notes both measures increased in 2026 despite a challenging long-term picture. Source: National Literacy Trust, 2026. National Literacy Trust logo appears in the bottom right corner.
A National Literacy Trust graphic shows that 49.8% of children and young people who enjoyed reading read daily, compared to 4.5% of those who didn't enjoy reading. The message highlights the importance of creating positive reading experiences. National Literacy Trust logo is present. Source: National Literacy Trust, 2026.
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Renaissance Accelerated Reader UK & Ireland
@AccReader
Nov 9
Two reads, two very different adventures! 📚

You’d Better Watch Out brings a dark festive twist for ages 14+. 🎄

Adventures of the Gut takes ages 9-13 on a journey through the human body. 🧠

Which would you pick? 👀

🔎 Explore on AR Bookfinder: bit.ly/3UxZkY5 and bit.ly/47YnOwL

#AcceleratedReader
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Renaissance Accelerated Reader UK & Ireland
@AccReader
Nov 9
Helping learners become successful readers isn’t only about whether they can read. It’s also about whether they enjoy reading and choose to do it regularly. 📚

Discover what young readers are choosing in What Kids Are Reading: bit.ly/43WFw1z
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Renaissance Accelerated Reader UK & Ireland
@AccReader
Nov 6
What’s getting in the way of literacy success in your school? 📚

Our new #GetLiteracyRight series explores the barriers to learner progress and practical strategies to overcome them.

🔗 Explore the content hub: bit.ly/4BOmYQP
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Oct 30
Halloween Reading Bingo! 🎃📚

Pick a square, choose your next read and see if you can get BINGO!

We've included 9 Accelerated Reader titles across LY, MY and UY for some spooky reading inspiration. 👻

📚 Lower Years (LY)
• The Ghostly Surprise - Pip Bird
• Kevin the Vampire: er - Matt Brown
• Super Spooked - Gina Bellisario

📚 Middle Years (MY)
• Gloam - Jack Mackay
• Mallory Vayle and the Maggoty Skull in the Beast from Beneath - Martin Howard
• Seeds of Doom - PJ Kilburn

📚 Upper Years (UY)
• No Place Left to Hide - Megan Lally
• Not Quite Dead Yet - Holly Jackson
• Thirst - Darren Simpson

Which square are you starting with? 👻

#Halloween #Bingo #Reading #AcceleratedReader
Nine Halloween-themed book covers arranged in a 3x9 grid. Titles include "No Place to Hide," "Clown in a Cornfield 2: Frendo Lives," "The Dead Yard," "The Haunting of the Blackwood House," "Ellie Ultra: Super Spooked," "The Legend of the Vampire," "Not Quite Dead Yet," "Tales from the Dragon Tower," and "Thirst." The background is black with colorful dots, two cartoon spiders, and a spiderweb design. "Halloween Bingo" is written at the top.Halloween Bingo card with a spooky reading theme. Includes prompts like "Read a mystery," "Read a book with a monster," and "Read a ghost story." Decorated with a ghost, spiders, and a cobweb.
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Renaissance UK & Ireland
@RenLearnUK
Oct 22
What happens when the right literacy tools come together? 📚

At Scoil Bhríde, Accelerated Reader, Star Reading and myON have helped students dramatically increase their reading time.

Discover how we can support your literacy strategy 👇
bit.ly/4s2mh1Q
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Renaissance Accelerated Reader UK & Ireland
@AccReader
Oct 26
Fiction or non-fiction? 📚

This week’s AR picks:

🌍 Pedro Loves Saving the Planet
📖 A Million Tiny Missiles All at Once

Both have AR quizzes available.

Which would your readers choose? 👇

#AcceleratedReader #BookOfTheWeek
Cover image of the children's book "Pedro Loves Saving the Planet" by Jess French, illustrated by Duncan Beedie. The cover features an illustrated character holding a globe. The book is highlighted as featured non-fiction, with details about its interest level, book level, and publisher, Happy Yak.Book of the Week display featuring "A Million Tiny Missiles All at Once" by Lucas Maxwell. The description mentions themes of fear, estrangement, and family. It includes interest and point levels, quiz number, and publisher information. The cover shows a small figure holding a red balloon against a bright yellow background with black and red text.
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