Arch Readers

“The more that you read, the more things you will know. The more you learn, the more places you’ll go.” – Dr. Seuss 

We are lucky to have trained volunteers from an Oxfordshire charity – Assisted Readers for Children – visit us weekly. They spend time with children who struggle with reading and aim to inspire these children to find a love of books.

“The schools we work with report dramatic improvements in reading ability and interest, comprehension, self-esteem, communication skills, and general attitude to school and learning.” - ARCH website 

The work the volunteers do is a long-term intervention. They spend 2 half hour sessions a week with each child they see for a full academic year. All sessions are 1:1 and are both educational and fun – with a choice of games included for the children following their reading efforts.