Celebrating 15 years of literacy
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Charity reports 97% improvement in Berkshire children’s attitudes to reading
97% of the local Berkshire children who benefit from a one-to-one ABC to Read mentor have improved in their attitudes towards reading. The result comes from the charity’s most recent annual report, which also highlights that 93% of the youngsters working with them have improved in their reading accuracy. ABC to Read works with primary school children who have been identified by their schools as struggling most with their reading [...]
September Resolutions
Forget January 1st. September is quickly overtaking New Year as the time to make a fresh start and think about resolutions. With the academic year just kicking off, cooler days incoming and a cozy run up to Christmas, this is the perfect time to embed a habit that will set you in good stead for those post-Christmas blues and beyond. According to the Mental Health Foundation, doing good brings a [...]
A summer challenge that brings reading to life
Summer days can be lazy and endless but local charity ABC to Read are supporting an initiative that will keep kids engaged during those long hot days. The Summer Reading Challenge, run by the Reading Agency and libraries, encourages children aged to 4 to 11 to read six library books during the summer months. Children's reading can 'dip' during the summer holidays if they don't have regular access to books and encouragement [...]