Whatever it TakesWhatever it TakesRT @EmpathyLabUK: We are so proud to share the #EmpathyDay 2021 Family Activities Pack -from #EmpathyWalks to Book Characters On Holiday, y…1 week ago
Whatever it TakesWhatever it TakesWe have loved receiving your entries for the latest OBBC Competition and hearing about everything you have done in school with your Year 3 pupils. These fabulous displays have been shared from Herrick Primary School - @EmerStamp @MidlandsCLS https://t.co/Ns9rPbVbhP2 weeks ago
Whatever it TakesWhatever it TakesRT @InglehurstJun: Look at Year 3 reading with enjoyment! We have loved taking part in 'Our Brilliant Book' organised by Whatever It Takes…2 weeks ago
Whatever it TakesWhatever it Takes@InglehurstJun @ZannaDavidson We can't wait to judge all the entries.2 weeks ago
Whatever it TakesWhatever it TakesRT @InglehurstJun: Gemini in Year 3 created their own monsters for 'Our Brilliant book' competition. Here are a few of their beastly entrie…2 weeks ago
Whatever it TakesWhatever it TakesDo you have a favourite from the Our Best Picture Book list? We are looking forward to announcing the winner in June as decided by Year 2 pupils, parents and staff from Leicester schools @leicesterlibrar @MidlandsCLS https://t.co/IrZA1VYx3e3 weeks ago
Whatever it TakesWhatever it TakesAnd the last book being enjoyed by Year 2 in Leicester is: Ready, Rabbit? by @feebleskaya, published by @HachetteKids @leicesterlibrar @MidlandsCLS https://t.co/dlxKdNscQc3 weeks ago
Whatever it TakesWhatever it TakesAnother book to amuse Year 2 in Leicester is: Elephant in my Kitchen by @smritiPH, illustrated by @EllaOkstad, published by @FarshoreBooks @leicesterlibrar @MidlandsCLS https://t.co/1P08lAgP2W3 weeks ago
Whatever it TakesWhatever it TakesAn absolute hilarious read for Year 2 in Leicester is: The Diddle that Dummed by Kes Gray, illustrated by @fredblunt, published by @HachetteKids @leicesterlibrar @MidlandsCLS https://t.co/HL8vDPrPH43 weeks ago
Whatever it TakesWhatever it TakesAnother fabulous book being enjoyed by Year 2 in Leicester is: Sneaky Beak by @TraceyCorderoy, illustrated by @Toneynealart, published by @LittleTigerUK @leicesterlibrar @MidlandsCLS https://t.co/5k7TgfxExT3 weeks ago

Whatever It Takes

...to get every child in Leicester reading!

Whatever it Takes (WiT) is the Leicester City School’s initiative to get every child in Leicester reading. The initiative is a collaborative approach to tackling low literacy levels across the city and is dedicated to ensuring that, as a city, we are reading for pleasure.

Support the training and development of staff in schools who lead, teach and support reading.

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We have loved receiving your entries for the latest OBBC Competition and hearing about everything you have done in school with your Year 3 pupils.

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Gemini in Year 3 created their own monsters for 'Our Brilliant book' competition. Here are a few of their beastly entries... @LeicesterWiT Thank you @ZannaDavidson for inspiring us! Proud to be Year 3 #ijsyear3

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And the last book being enjoyed by Year 2 in Leicester is:

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