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tacey Primary School, located in the heart of Cardiff City in Wales, serves a diverse community and currently has 233 pupils. The school is characterised by its multilingual environment. As of June 2024, within Stacey Primary 85% of learners are from the global majority, and 61% have English as an Additional Language (EAL). There are 41 different languages represented within the student body. This linguistic diversity reflects the school's inclusive ethos and its commitment to providing a supportive educational setting for all students, regardless of their linguistic background. From reception to year 6, 43.9% of pupils are eligible for free school meals (eFSM).

We want reading to be fun, keeping the love of books alive for children of all ages. But what happens when reading becomes too challenging? Children will want to stop. Give up. They will become frustrated with the process. For dyslexic readers, who find reading challenging, there are ways in which you can gently encourage the love of reading, whilst helping a child to develop their listening and concentration skills along the way.

Giglets Christmas Quiz

Have a Happy Halloween Reading on Giglets

Using Reading with Giglets as a Writing Stimulus

Adapted classics hold a special place in the Giglets library so that children can enjoy timeless tales in a modern setting.

Setting the right reading environment will transform a child's reading experience.

When teaching reading in primary school, a wide choice of vibrant and engaging reading books is essential.

Shared reading is a highly enjoyable and effective way to build reading and comprehension skills

Gwent Education Minority Ethnic Services (GEMS)

Find out more as giglets prepare for our official launch in Canada.

Learn about our process when creating the vibrant illustration and imagery that jumps out when you first look at Giglets.

Music is hugely powerful and can shake a whole spectrum of emotions from us. Can we use this to our advantage within the classroom?

At Giglets, we love all books. We want your pupils to feel the same about the books they read!

Reading and writing are intrinsically linked, and teachers see the benefits of teaching writing by connecting their pupils’ writing with a reading stimulus.

Fenwick Primary School is an excellent example of how Giglets can and should be used

Giglets has released an advanced version of our online literacy resource, the Learning Cloud. Find out more.