Dear Editor, During this year in the North East alone Beanstalk volunteers have supported just over 400 children. The dedicated one to one support on a regular basis to each child makes such a big difference to the children both in confidence and academically and I would just like to take this opportunity to thank our Trained Reading Helpers for their dedication, time and commitment to inspiring local children to read. Reading is essential in today’s world and unfortunately, many children struggle to learn to read for all sorts of reasons.
Beanstalk is a national charity that gives one-to-one literacy support to children in primary schools and we are looking for volunteers from local communities to work with children who have fallen behind with their reading. By becoming a reading helper, you’ll give a child the one-to-one attention they need to build their confidence and help them catch up with their reading. You’ll give them a chance to learn at their own pace and adapt the sessions to suit them. Volunteers work with three children and see each child for two 30 minute sessions a week, during term-time, for a whole year.
Together, they will read, play and talk. With their support, the child’s approach to learning and enjoying reading will be transformed. We now have ambitious plans to double the number of children supported during 2017/2018 and in order to do that we need more volunteers. If you would like to find out about the opportunities in your area please give us a call on 01325 315040 or email durham@beanstalkcharity.org.uk. More information can also be found on our website www.beanstalkcharity.org.uk Emma Rose, Beanstalk North East
