Learning Partnerships

Let's Read is a primary school literacy programme which aims to address the link between deprivation and poor educational achievement and raise levels of literacy amongst inner-city children. Through the support of reading volunteers, the programme helps children struggling with their literacy skills to become confident and able readers, to access the education they deserve and achieve their potential.

Once recruited, trained and safeguarding checks completed, volunteers are allocated to one of our participating primary schools and following an induction session, attend on a weekly basis to provide support to targeted children who are struggling, falling behind and/or underachieving.

The volunteer support also encourages the children to enjoy books and reading which helps them discover the power of a good story and inspires them to read for pleasure