Bookstart studies
Studies of the Bookstart programme have highlighted its positive impact on reading habits within the home. Longitudinal studies demonstrate the language and literacy advantages acquired by children in their early years are maintained into full-time education.
Bookstart: Planting a seed for life
Fiona M. Collins, Cathy Svensson, Professor Pat Mahony: Roehampton University (January 2005)
An evaluation of the Bookstart programme between September 2003 and September 2004
Sainsbury's Bookstart Evaluation, NCRCL 2001
The National Centre for Research in Children's Literature, University of Surrey Roehampton 2001
Bookstart Research in Birmingham
Dr. Barrie Wade, Emeritus Professor, University of Birmingham, and Dr. Maggie Moore, Principal Lecturer, Newman College
Books for Babies project in Derbyshire
Elaine Millard, March 2002
Margaret Hines and Professor Greg Brooks, University of Sheffield 2005
Demonstrates the significant impact of Bookstart on various literacy, language and listening skills at reception, age 4. Click here to download the study
Catherine Hunn, University of Plymouth, May 2007
This study uses observations of parent and child shared reading experiences to examine the impact of Bookstart.
Hunn concludes that Bookstart contributes to literacy and language development as well as social and emotional maturity. Click here to download the study
An Appraisal of Bookstart in Sighthill
This evaluation was based on evidence collated through parent focus groups and interviews with professionals involved in the Bookstart in Sighthill programme. Adapted from An Appraisal of Bookstart in Sighthill, Edinburgh. Final Report to Bookstart Scotland by J. Spratt & K. Philip, October 2007.
Click here to download Bookstart in Sighthill final report
Click here to download An Appraisal of Bookstart in Sighthill
