ABC to Read
ABC to Read is a paired reading programme with a group of 6 local primary schools. Bradfield pupils are trained by the ABC to Read charity to volunteer as reading assistants once a week. They play literacy games, do paired reading and help to encourage reading for enjoyment.
Aims
To provide extra support with literacy provision at primary school KS2 level.
To encourage Bradfield pupils to develop leadership and confidence by working independently with the children. They also improve their soft skills such as patience and communication.
To help to improve the reading ages of those children identified as requiring additional support.
Background
ABC to Read is a paired reading programme with a group of 6 local state primary schools and ongoing partnership with the Assisting Berkshire Children to Read charity. Each year reading assistants work with students in the local primaries who have difficulties with reading.
Resources
Reading resources provided by Bradfield and the local primary schools.
The College sponsors a Reading Scheme at one primary school and makes a contribution to the charity each year.
Impact
Feedback is gained on an annual basis from teachers and headteachers at the school.
Data is gathered (where schools permit) on the improved reading ages of those children the Bradfield pupils work with.
Anecdotal evidence:
'Our pupils who have been part of the programme have displayed a greater enthusiasm for reading and look forward to their session with the Bradfield pupils each week’ (Bucklebury Primary)
‘This project offers us extra support with literacy provision and the Bradfield pupils act in a professional manner which really has benefited our pupils and assisted with improving their reading ages’. (Bradfield Southend)
This project continues to grow and increase in popularity.
Pupil Involvement
16-18 years old
Mixed Gender
Frequency
Weekly over the full academic year.