Useful Links

‘Sparx Reader’ 

A key tool in developing our children’s reading skills at home is ‘Sparx Reader’ – all children in KS3 should be completing their 1-hour of compulsory fortnightly homework on ‘Sparx Reader’. All children can access the ‘Sparx Reader’ platform using thier personal devices.  

Follow the link to the platform here: Sparx Reader – Home – children can log in with their school email.  

Where there ar any issues with accessing ‘Sparx Reader’ at home – please contact your child’s English Teacher.  

Give us your feedback 

We are passionate that our library should work and be suited to all our children, therefore we really want you to have your say! Request specific resources, contribute ideas to the LRC and express your opinions here

Finding you next read 

Want to find your new favourite author? Use the Literature-Map to find similar authors to your preferences and interests here. Or use What Should I Read Next? to find comparable books to your favourites. 

Has your book ended on a cliff hanger? Desperate to read the next book in the series? Use What’s Next to find your next read! 

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Whitworth Lane
Spennymoor
Co. Durham
DL16 7LN

01388 824 800
office@whitworthpark.org.uk

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