Reading Diary

A comprehensive reading-diary enabling schools to monitor progress and strenghen home-school partnerships. Junior Bookshelf reading diary captures key information such as reading frequency, pace, book difficulty, and pupil reflections. Using this data teachers can tailor support, idnentify challenges early.

Parents stay actively involved through simple at home entries, creating a shared commitment to each childs reading journey.

Tracking Individual Reading Progress

• Teachers can clearly see how a pupil is progressing through a book.

• Pages read and pages per minute metrics give insights into reading fluency, stmina and whether the chosen book is level appropiate.

• Changes over time reveal improvements or areas needing support.

Strenghening Home-School Communication

• Parents and teachers both contribute to the diary, creating a shared picture of the childs reading habits.

• It keeps parents engaged and reinforces the message that reading at home matters.

Indentifying Reading Challenges Early

• If a pupil is consistently reading slowly, avoids reading, or finds books difficult, teachers can intervene sooner.

Supporting Target Setting and Differentiation

• Teachers can use the data to assign more accurate reading levels.

• They can match pupils with books that challenge them appropriately without causing frustration.

• It provides eveidence for "next steps" or reading targets.

Encouraging Pupil Ownership of Learning

• The final optional review and difficulty rating give pupils a voice in their reading journey.

• It develops reflection, metacognition, and engagement with books.

Evidence for Assessments and Reporting

• Diary entries support teacher judgements for reading assessments.

• They form part of the evidence for:

  • Parent-teacher meetings

  • Reading intervention reviews

  • SEN support documents

  • Ofsted inspection evidence of reading provision

Boosting Reading Culture and Motivation

• A clear record of books read builds pride and motivation

• Pupils see their own progress physically or digitally, helping them take reading seriously.