Oldham schools host Christmas literacy event in Royton
Forty families from Royton attended a Christmas literacy event organised under Oldham Council's Making It REAL programme. Participants included pupils from Heyside Pre-School and Blackshaw Lane Primary School's nursery and reception classes. The event featured literacy activities such as reading Christmas books, making cards, and drawing festive images following a performance by elves. The Making It REAL initiative currently involves over 130 children across 17 schools and settings in Oldham. Staff from both educational institutions highlighted the project's role in strengthening community links and easing the transition from pre-school to primary education. Oldham Council officer Laura Williams stated the goal is to expand the programme to boost literacy skills for every child in the borough. The project is supported by Oldham's Best Start Family Hubs which provide universal family...