We want every child to read well. Our network of volunteers provide free weekly one-to-one reading support for children in primary schools nationwide.
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Thank you so much to Cathy McGill who has spent the last 3 and a half years supporting children in KS2 with their reading. We wish her well for the future.
Thanks to @Schoolreaders for organising volunteers to come in and share books with our pupils 📖
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Reading volunteers don’t just help with decoding and fluency – they can transform children’s attitudes to books and bring precious peace of mind for teachers… | via Tori Watts @Schoolreaders teachwire.net/news/reading-v…
We did it! 🥳 A huge congratulations to everyone who joined the Race for Reading.
Together, we’ve journeyed over 25,000 miles in support of children’s literacy and raised over £11,000, including a generous donation from our headline sponsors @TritaxBigBox. Thank you all!
Thank you for sharing @mcrmeteor! Literacy is so vital to help unlock children's future opportunities.
In our latest article we hand the mic to @Schoolreaders, a charity working to give children across Greater Manchester better life chances by supporting their literacy.
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Thrilled our Founder Jane Whitbread was able to join the @educationgovuk launch of the #NationalYearOfReading2026 at No.10 📚
We are proud to stand with @Literacy_Trust @Booktrust @readingagency @CoramBeanstalk @audibleuk @JuliaRTrust & others to champion reading for pleasure.
We’re excited to launch this year’s Summertime Book Review Challenge!
This year, for the first time ever, all participating schools will be invited to a special virtual author talk from Mel Taylor-Bessent.
Find out more here: schoolreaders.org/bookreview
@MelTBessent
Last night we were delighted to attend the @kenthouseseries event and enjoyed a fascinating talk from the renowned author and historian @holland_tom.
We had a fantastic time at the event, which made us even more proud to be their chosen charity for the 2025 series. 💙📖
Wishing you a Happy Easter from all of us at Schoolreaders! 🐣
This #EasterSunday, we’d like to say a heartfelt thank you to all of our incredible volunteers, schools, and supporters.
Enjoy a restful Easter! 💛
We’re delighted to announce @TritaxBigBox as the official sponsor of Race for Reading 2025! 🌍
A long-standing supporter of Schoolreaders, Tritax Big Box shares our belief that every child deserves the chance to learn to read well.
Sign up here: schoolreaders.enthuse.com/cf…
“I can see little improvements in their reading and interest – and can only hope I’ve played a small part in that.” – Peter, Schoolreaders volunteer
Do you have a little time to spare each week?
Find out more about becoming a volunteer at: schoolreaders.org/volunteer
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It was lovely to meet Rachel and Lucy from Altitude PR this afternoon who came to find out more about our work with @Schoolreaders. It was great to chat to our fabulous reading volunteer, Julie, and watch her sessions in action with some of our Y5 students 📖
📖 "What worlds of wonder are our books!" – Eleanor Farjeon
Today is #WorldPoetryDay! Reading and engaging with poetry helps to develop a love of reading—something every child deserves the chance to enjoy.
One in four children are still leaving primary school unable to read to the expected standard. Just an hour or two a week as a Schoolreaders volunteer can make a life-changing difference.
Apply now: schoolreaders.org/volunteer
#Volunteer #MakeADifference #ReadingMatters
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💫 Call for volunteers! 💫
#worldbookday was last week, but we're still counting on you to volunteer with @Schoolreaders! Help children in disadvantaged areas improve their literacy skills! 📚📖
For more info:
🔗 Schoolreaders.org
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#leeds #teach
ALT School Readers: improving literacy, increasing life chances Volunteers Needed! Please visit Schoolreaders.org Become a Schoolreaders Volunteer! Schoolreaders is looking for volunteers in this area to listen to children read in primary schools. No qualifications are required, just a love of reading and some spare time each week in term time. Photo of a volunteer listening to a child read.
This recent @itvnews article highlights the decline in children's reading for pleasure. At Schoolreaders, our volunteers help children build confidence & a love for reading. 📖💙
Read more: itv.com/news/2025-03-06/conc…
@Booktrust @Literacy_Trust #ReadingMatters #NeverMoreNeeded
Some @WorldBookDayUK magic in action!
One of our wonderful Schoolreaders volunteers dressed as Aslan from The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe.
As they stepped into the classroom and asked who would read, a little voice piped up:
“I’m Peter – I want to read with you!” 🦁⚔
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🌟📚 Proud to support @BookTrust, @Schoolreaders and @beanstalkreads, helping children in the UK with their reading. 💙 If you're a charity supporting children's reading, why not check if you're eligible for a grant?garfieldweston.org/for-grant…
ALT A pile of books in different colours
Huge thanks to @Edwina_Currie for mentioning us on @TimesRadio!
"My brother has a wonderful time listening to children read - it's a wonderful thing to do." ❤️
Volunteering with @Schoolreaders changes children's life stories. Find out more: schoolreaders.org/volunteer
Happy #valentinesday! 🩷
Did you know that February 14th is also #internationalbookgivingday? 📖
We think there's no better Valentine than a great new book! 📚
#valentines #valentinegifts #InternationalBookGivingDay #internationalbookgivingday❣️
