In this session, Charlotte Bunyan, Assistant Head and reading lead at Lingfield Primary School, shares practical ways to strengthen the relationship between home and school to support reading. Charlotte explores discovery bags, reading showcases, mystery readers, parent workshops and before and after school reading support.

She shows how clear expectations, high support and joyful routines can help families build children’s confidence, fluency and love of reading. A practical and inspiring example of how small, consistent actions can make a significant difference over time.