The latest news from Pearson Primary ...

Booktime sends out 1.4 Million free books!

Originally launched by Pearson in association with Booktrust in 2006, Booktime is a national free books programme for reception-aged children. This year, Booktime shipped free book packs to every child aged 4-5 years in England - that’s nearly 1.4 million books! Enjoying and sharing these books with friends and family will hopefully instil a life-long love of reading in all these children.

Find out what’s in the pack|!

Children wake up to a Magic Breakfast

We all know that a child can’t learn if they’re hungry – but the shocking reality is that millions of young children in the UK are growing up in income poverty, and don’t always get the nutrition they need.

That’s why we’re proud to announce that Magic Breakfast is Pearson’s chosen charity for 2012 – helping to provide 6000 healthy breakfasts for children every morning.

Find out more|.

Bug Club wins prestigious design award

Bug Club has enjoyed a really warm reception from teachers and children alike since its launch last year and the fantastic art design is always a firm favourite.

Luckily our designers' hard work has been rewarded with a prestigious accolade from the British Book Design and Production Awards for 'Best Use of Multimedia’.

Click here| to see their handywork!

Pearson ‘family-friendly’, says Mumsnet

We were recently awarded one of only two gold awards in Mumsnet’s Family Friendly Programme.

As the world’s leading education publisher, we know just how crucial parental involvement is in early education, and we were recognised for this award not only because of the successful launch of our Mumsnet Learning partnership, but also for the support and family-friendly innovations we strive to provide all our staff. Find out more here|.

Pearson partners with the Woodland Trust

In 2011 and 2012, Pearson are pleased to be partnering with the Woodland Trust. Read about our sponsorship of the Seeds to Trees programme|, part of the Woodland Trust's More Trees More Good campaign.

Plus ...

All our Phonics Bug books and resources have been approved by the DfE for phonics match-funding catalogue. Download our Phonics catalogue and get a pound back for every one that you spend on Phonics Bug when you buy with match-funding!

Rapid trebles pupil progress in reading and doubles pupil progress in writing and maths. See how Rapid has helped to raise pupil attainment in so many schools across the country.

If you're looking for a new reading programme that ticks all of the boxes, you can't go wrong with Bug Club. It's causing a sensation up and down the country - just take a look at these case studies! We're also offering Pearson match-funding on Bug Club so there's never been a better time to catch the reading bug!

Find out about Heinemann Active Maths, the new maths programme for Scottish teachers and learners with active learning at its heart. Second Level Beyond Number is available now too - get a free sample pack!