ABC to read (Assisting Berkshire Children)

ABC to read changes the lives of primary school children across Berkshire by providing volunteer reading mentors to help them develop literacy skills for life

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📽️ Behind every child who struggles with reading is a story waiting to be unlocked.
Our video shows how we help children turn the page and discover their potential.
👉 Schools – partner with us to bring trained, DBS-checked volunteers into your classrooms.
👉 Volunteers – apply!

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It's Volunteer Appreciation Week this week and we have a packed week out and about shouting about the wonderful things our volunteers do to support struggling readers, why not pop along and say hello at one of our events!

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We are delighted to share that ABC to read has been chosen as one of the Reading Mayor's chosen charities for this year.

We are very grateful to the Mayor of Reading for recognising our work and supporting children’s literacy across the area.@mayorofreading

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We love hearing feedback like this from the schools we support across Berkshire.
If your school has children who would benefit from extra reading support, we would love to hear from you.
Please get in touch to find out how we support your pupils. [email protected]

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As Year 6 pupils prepared for their SATs, our ABC to read volunteers were able to provide one-to-one support to help build confidence in reading and comprehension. This individual support helps children feel more prepared and ready to do their best.
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During Share a Story Month, we are delighted to be sharing a special reading of @AlbertTortoise Upside Down by the author himself, Ian Brown. 📚

Listening to stories read aloud helps children build confidence, develop language skills and discover the joy of books.

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Our volunteers help children change their reading story every day. Here’s what they said about volunteering with ABC to read. If your school would like to benefit from our comprehensive reading support or you would like to volunteer contact [email protected]

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In our recent Volunteer Survey some of our amazing volunteers shared how volunteering with ABC to read has helped them. Thank you for sharing your thoughts with us! #mentalhealthawarenessweek
If you would like to join our team of volunteers contact [email protected]

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Our volunteers help children change their reading story every day. Here’s what they said about volunteering with ABC to read 📷

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We are proud to share that we have successfully renewed our Investing in Volunteers award.

This recognition reflects our ongoing commitment to ensuring our volunteers feel valued, supported, and equipped to make a real difference to children who struggle with reading.

#IiVUK

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We recently asked our volunteers about their experience with ABC to read. Here’s what they said 📷

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ABC to read’s Ready to Read workshop helps parents support their child at home before they start school, with simple and practical ideas to build confidence, language and early reading
Schools can contact us to book a workshop for new families. [email protected]

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We’re pleased to be attending the Literacy Link Annual Gathering today.

It is a valuable opportunity to connect with organisations working across literacy and strengthen support for children and young people during the National Year of Reading.
#NationalYearOfReading

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Schools are planning for next year now.
Our Buddy Workshop trains older pupils to support younger readers.
Younger children build confidence and reading skills. Older pupils gain leadership, communication and responsibility.

Simple, effective and positive for both age groups.

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Wonderful feedback for one of our volunteers from a teacher this week.
The child she supports is incredibly shy, so building trust has been an important first step. Thanks to the volunteer’s patience, kindness and consistency, the child is growing in confidence

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📷 We are proud to share feedback from one of our partner schools about the impact of ABC to read support.During the National Year of Reading, we are calling on more schools across Berkshire to benefit from our specialised literacy support.
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#Berkshire

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Our volunteers are at the heart of everything we do, and their voices matter.
In our latest volunteer satisfaction survey, we heard powerful feedback about the difference volunteering makes – not just for the children they support, but in their own lives too.
#GoAllIn

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By equipping older pupils with the skills to support younger readers, we build confidence on both sides—developing reading ability, empathy, and leadership.
Here’s what some of the students from Oldfield Primary said about the workshop:

Bring a Buddy Workshop to your school.

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Our staff member Claire is fundraising for us whilst giving out free books along the way!. Check out their @JustGiving page and please donate if you can. Thank you! #JustGiving https://t.co/ABucuVIxDm

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Here is what some of our partner schools have said about the impact of our volunteers. If you are looking for additional reading support, we would be pleased to speak with you [email protected] 01189 511336 https://t.co/ajjkv5zd4I

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Here is what some of our partner schools have said about the impact of our volunteers. If you are looking for additional reading support, we would be pleased to speak with you [email protected] 01189 511336 https://t.co/ajjkv5zd4I