Reading Made Easy
A new reading scheme, which aims to help adults who struggle to read, has
been launched for the Gillingham & Shaftesbury area by volunteers.
"Most
of us take reading for granted" says Murray Walker, chairman of the
group's management committee. " But it is estimated that one in twenty
adults in England has a reading age at or below the level expected
of a five year old, so we can help change lives with this free literacy
service".
Read
Easy Gillingham & Shaftesbury will use a simple, proven system based
on phonics to help new readers ‘crack the code’ in one-to-one learning
as part of Read Easy UK www.readeasy.org.uk.
This registered charity
has grown quickly from the first group in Dorchester four years ago
and currently new groups are being set up in North London, Leeds, Winchester
and Oxford among other places.
The
Gillingham & Shaftesbury group is now looking to appoint a volunteer
Co-ordinator who will match readers with coaches, organise and
keep records, arrange training and meetings, and provide support throughout,
linking with the management committee of the group. If you
can spare a couple of days a week, and share the group’s commitment
to make a difference, please phone the Secretary David Honey
for more information on 07775 175 762 or email
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