North Lincolnshire Council is proud to celebrate eight successful years of the Words Count firefighter reading champion project, an innovative initiative which aims to increase levels of literacy for all communities in North Lincolnshire.
The project is a partnership between North Lincolnshire Council’s Words Count team, firefighters from Humberside Fire and Rescue Service and local schools.
To mark this significant milestone, a special celebration event was held on Monday 17 February 2025, at Scunthorpe Fire Station.
Local families and members of the community came together at the station on Laneham Street, to take part in a range of fun, interactive activities that highlighted the positive impact of the project.
The event featured a variety of activities for all ages, including a ‘safety’ word hunt around the station, bookmark making, craft sessions and reading games.
Attendees had the chance to explore the fire station’s equipment, including fire engines, and even try out the fire hoses, under the careful supervision of the firefighters.
The hands-on activities at the celebration event, combined with the emphasis on reading, showcased the unique ways in which Words Count engages children and families in learning.
Cllr Julie Reed, cabinet member for children, families and communities, said: “Congratulations and thank you to everyone involved for eight years of this fantastic project. We’re absolutely thrilled to celebrate this achievement.
“It’s such a rewarding initiative to be part of, the impact we’ve seen on children’s literacy is remarkable and I look forward to seeing even more children benefit from reading in the future.”
For more information on the Words Count reading champion project or if you would like to get involved as a reading champion, please visit the Words Count page on North Lincolnshire Council’s website.
