Schools can apply to become a Bookmark Partner School by visiting the school section of our website.

Our eligibility criteria have been set to ensure we support the schools that need the most support – these are schools where the percentage of children receiving free school meals is above the national average, the percentage of Key Stage 2 children reaching the expected standard of reading is lower than the national average and the school has a lower than average IDACI rating. If you are unsure about this, please email school@bookmarkreading.org and we will be happy to help.

Once an application is accepted, Bookmark will arrange a meeting between the school and a member of our School Business Development team to discuss the Partner School Programme and explain the onboarding process.

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