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Lewisham Reading Champions
Celebrating reading and success in Lewisham
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Jo Moulton - London Borough of Lewisham
Success So Far
40 Reading Champions
6,000 children participating over last 2 years
Developed local and national partnerships
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Jo Moulton - London Borough of Lewisham
Our Approach
Consider what the Service needs
Work with a local partner
Use existing networks
Write it down
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Jo Moulton - London Borough of Lewisham
Training
Sharing books with children
The Summer Reading Challenge and libraries
Child protection
Inter-personal skills
Support materials and incentives
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Jo Moulton - London Borough of Lewisham
Staff Support
Clarification of roles
Who, where, when
Expectations
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Jo Moulton - London Borough of Lewisham
Benefits for Young People
Experience of working with and promoting books and reading materials
Experience of working with the public, particularly children and families
Experience of working with library staff
Experience of being in a work environment, including using inter-personal skills
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Jo Moulton - London Borough of Lewisham
Benefits for Young People
The opportunity to involve local young people
The opportunity to strengthen local and national partnerships
The opportunity to provide local young people with new and exciting experiences and to learn and develop new skills
The opportunity for young people to be positive role models for younger children, particularly around books and reading
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Jo Moulton - London Borough of Lewisham
Outcomes – Young People
‘It was worthwhile and I will always remember what it was like to work with children of different abilities as well as staff members.’ (Young person)
‘It was lovely. I enjoyed every minute of it. I felt like I had been doing it for years.’ (Young person)
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Jo Moulton - London Borough of Lewisham
Outcomes – Readers
‘Over the weeks I certainly saw her develop more confidence being in a library environment. She would use her initiative helping customers. I felt she really became part of the team.’ (Librarian)
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Jo Moulton - London Borough of Lewisham
Celebration
Celebrate success and achievement
Certificates, refreshments, photos
Share experiences
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Jo Moulton - London Borough of Lewisham
Role of the Library Service
To enable
To empower
To develop
To engage
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Jo Moulton - London Borough of Lewisham
New Developments
6-week programme with practical experience
Involving new partners
Reaching new audiences
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Jo Moulton - London Borough of Lewisham
Takeaways
Work in partnership, locally and nationally
Have written policies and guidelines so roles are clear
Prepare the young people and staff
Consider the opportunities for the Service
Have fun and enjoy!
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Jo Moulton - London Borough of Lewisham
Contact Me
Any questions, contact me:
Jo Moulton
020 8314 7176
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Jo Moulton - London Borough of Lewisham