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2026 Staff Briefing

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Introducing the 2026 assembly

This downloadable PowerPoint provides a step-by-step structure to introduce World Book Day and its place in the National Year of Reading to your staff. It includes highlighted resources, information about the £1 books and introduces a new podcast series where teachers discuss planning impactful celebrations.

How to use it

Download and edit the briefing to meet the needs of your setting. The notes section includes a script and any links you need.


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