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Our vision is that every child should learn to read well.
There has never been a more important time for our work.
What we do
We recruit volunteers to listen to children read in primary schools. One-to-one practice with the support of an attentive adult helps improve children's reading fluency and is a crucial supplement to classroom teaching. Even before Covid, 1 in 4 children left primary school unable to read well*, and the situation is now much worse especially for the most disadvantaged children. Help children catch up on vital reading skills by volunteering, donating or supporting us - you'll be making a life-changing difference to a child who needs your help.

Could you walk, run, cycle, swim or even hop to help give children a brighter future?
Join Race for Reading today to make a world of difference to children's literacy and life chances.
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Hear from some primary school pupils benefitting from time with a Schoolreader




'Thank you so much for the wonderful books – they are fabulous and I know the children will love them.’
Schoolreaders Partner School
Thank you to Moonlight Publishing who have provided us with some of their beautiful picture books for 5-7 year olds to support our charitable work. Read more here.
Update for volunteers and schools – May 2022
VOLUNTEERS:
There's still time to volunteer in a primary school this academic year. We have a particular need for individuals who can support schools who have the greatest need for our scheme. Do sign up here.
SCHOOLS:
We welcome new partner schools to join our free scheme especially if you have many pupils who require extra reading support. Please sign up today!
National curriculum assessments at Key Stage 2 in England, 2019 (revised), p 4, www.gov.uk, updated 13th December 2019, Department for Education