I've Got a Cow...

Does anyone have some beans? 

Or can you spare a few hours a week to become a reading helper?

The Golden Thread Alliance is working with a charity called Coram Beanstalk and are looking for volunteers who can spare an afternoon or two a week to come in to school as a reading helper; holding reading sessions with some of our children on a one-to-one basis. 

It’s a fun role that’s about much more than just listening to children read. 

Coram Beanstalk help children become readers; equipping reading helpers to help children switch onto reading and become confident independent readers. 

Reading helpers are trained in an approach that brings fun and enjoyment to the reading experience, ultimately leading to the child wanting to read and being enthusiastic about it!

Reading helpers read to the child, talk about what they have read, check understanding and encourage thinking and conversation based on a book. They use fun book-based activities to reinforce understanding and develop vocabulary through a positive reading experience. 

We know this approach works and raises reading attainment with the additional benefits of improving confidence, self-esteem and attitude to learning. 

If you would like to become a reading helper at our school or you know someone, perhaps a grandparent or a neighbour who would like to join our friendly school community, please do consider this role. 

If you are already a parent volunteer or reading volunteer, then please do still apply if you would like to take on this role.

For more information or to apply online, visit the volunteers section at 

https://www.beanstalkcharity.org.uk/  

Make sure you mention the school you in your application.                             

You can also the contact the Trust English Lead via email if you have any questions regarding becoming a reading volunteer. 

Her email address is victoria.brown@golden-thread.org