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Reading creates transformational opportunities. It empowers young people to create the future they deserve by developing the skills they need to be able to reach their full potential. Fighting inequality in education since 2010, we bring the gift of books and the joy of reading directly into homes.
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Situation
The reading skills of children from less affluent backgrounds are on average almost three years behind those from the most affluent homes by the time they leave compulsory schooling. Lockdown and the pandemic have accelerated educational inequality at an alarming rate - in the summer of 2020, only 43% of disadvantaged pupils in primary school had met age related expectations for reading, compared to 63% of their peers. We work to ‘level the playing field' by encouraging reading for pleasure.
Solution
Children who read for pleasure at a young age feel the benefits now and throughout their lives. Once a week, after school, our volunteers will provide regular, personalised reading sessions, in homes or via our Online Reading Corner. Trained volunteers will deliver interactive sessions with parents and children, supporting them in discovering inspiring stories together and instilling a life-long love of reading. We aim to expand both our delivery models to work with as many families as possible.
