National schemes & programmes
There is an increasing number of national schemes and programmes aimed at children and young people.
Bookstart
A vital way to engage children with the fun of reading from the earliest years. The Booktouch packs are designed for sight impaired babies and children.
Summer Reading Challenge
For 11 years this national programme has encouraged to go on reading during their long school holiday. The scheme is supported by the RNIB to ensure that sight impaired children can fully participate.
groupthing
The latest website community developed by and for young people with RNIB support to ensure that sight impaired children can join in the fun!
Chatterbooks
Reading groups for 4 to 12 year olds.
Participate
Building on from Fulfilling their Potential and HeadSpace, Participate is the new initiative to engage young people with libraries.
- Date: July 2009