Primary school is first in Lanarkshire to gain reading school accreditation

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A primary school in Lanarkshire is celebrating gaining a new reading accreditation.Calderbridge Primary in Wishaw is the first school in Lanarkshire to receive the award of being reading school accredited.Reading Schools is an accreditation programme for schools that are committed to building a reading culture for their learners and communities.The Lanarkshire Live app is available to download now.

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