Read with me (www.readwithme.org.uk) is delighted that our volunteers are now back in local primary schools hearing children learn to read. There are many children who have missed out during lockdown and some need immediate help to ensure they catch up and can take part fully in all lessons.

We need as many volunteers as possible to be able to make sure that no child in Gloucester falls through the net. At the moment 1 in 5 children leave primary school unable to read properly. Many are never heard to read at home.

If you can give an hour once or twice a week to hear children read please get in touch. If we can hear a child read twice a week we can usually make a major difference.

You’ll need to complete a simple DBS for and we’ll give you full training and support.

Read with me provides this service free to schools and all our costs are met by fundraising.

If you can help or would like to find out more call : Linda at linda@readwithme.org.uk or call 07791 110906, or Rachel at rachel@readwithme.org.uk, call 07791 110910.