Turn on the Subtitles
The Access Group has partnered with ‘Turn on the Subtitles’ (TOTS), a groundbreaking initiative that has rapidly become the largest literacy campaign globally. This innovative campaign seeks to revolutionise the way children engage with television, doubling the chances of improving their reading skills.
Backed by the likes Jack Black, Stephen Fry, Sandi Toksvig, Lenny Henry, as well as other leading academics and influencers.
The power of turning on the subtitles
Numerous studies worldwide have demonstrated the remarkable effectiveness of turning on subtitles while children watch television.
The simple act of incorporating subtitles can double the likelihood of a child becoming proficient in reading. This compelling evidence underscores the potential of a quick and free tip that can seamlessly turn TV time into reading time.
Find out more: turnonthesubtitles.org
Primary School Pack
Simply download our free digital pack to access heaps of useful resources to help you champion the initiative in your school. The pack contains a parent engagement letter, posters to display around school, homework activities and more!
Secondary School Pack
Research shows that young people read captions when they’re available improving recognition, content comprehension and code-related literacy skills. Download our pack to find out how you can help the learning stick by turning on the subtitles.
Newsletter Competition
We believe in celebrating your commitment to fostering a love of reading in your school community, and what better way to do it than with a chance to win a state-of-the-art coffee machine for your staffroom! Click below to download the school pack for your school type and find out how to enter.
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Empowering literacy
One subtitle at a time
Education is the cornerstone of a thriving society, and literacy is its heartbeat. That's why we have proudly joined forces with the Turn on the Subtitles campaign. They recognise the simple yet profound impact that subtitles can have on improving reading skills in children.
By supporting TOTS we are illuminating the path to literacy and contributing to the global effort to shape brighter futures.
Together with the Turn on the Subtitles campaign, Access Education is committed to fostering a culture of literacy and lifelong learning. By embracing innovative approaches and collaborative efforts, we strive to build a world where every individual has the opportunity to unlock their full potential through the power of literacy. Join us in our mission to empower literacy—one subtitle at a time.
Learn more about TOTS