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We are a local charity whose aim is to support teachers in improving literacy standards across Norfolk.
We do this by providing trained volunteers to support children's reading on a one-to-one basis within Primary Schools. This is completely free of charge for schools.
Our volunteers are given an understanding of the importance of phonics in learning to read, in line with the emphasis placed on this in the New National Curriculum. This focus on phonics is particularly welcomed by teachers as it supports rather than conflicts with their class teaching.
Our charity was started in 2015 in response to increasing concern about reading standards across the county and the impact this has on future prospects. In the last few years we have trained over 400 volunteers and we are supporting more than 50 schools throughout the county.
We are a non-affiliated organisation whose sole aim is to improve children's reading skills and lifetime opportunities. Reg. charity no: 1176987. Our email is: info@thenorfolkreadingproject.co.uk
Contact us today and find out how you can help.
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The Norfolk Reading Project in 6 simple steps…
WHAT IS IT?
We are a charity whose aim is to help all children learn to read by providing voluntary practical support in communities where it is needed most.
WHY IS IT NECESSARY?
Good literacy skills underpin all learning and success in later life but nationally many children leave school unable to read and write properly.
IT DOESN’T HAVE TO BE LIKE THIS
Here in Norfolk educational attainment is well below the national average. Together we can help to change this.
HOW WILL WE HELP?
We will provide trained DBS checked Reading Support Volunteers, who will regularly listen to children read on a one-to-one basis in schools.
WHERE AND WHEN?
During term time in a school near you!
HOW YOU CAN HELP
We need Reading Support Volunteers and also those with other skills to help organise and raise funds to support the charity.
Latest News
Tenth Anniversary Event with Chris Riddell
The Norfolk Reading Project celebrated its 10th Anniversary in spellbinding style on Saturday night. Former children's laureate Chris Riddell treated us to a masterclass of astounding live illustration and a fascinating insight into his own experiences learning to read. It was the Agaton Sax books that hooked him as a young reader - with titles such as Agaton Sax and the Diamond Thieves being so much more appealing to him than the rather tame Peter and Jane playing in the garden in the Ladybird Key Words Reading Scheme.
Witty and charming, Chris was chatting with fans and signing books until long into the night. Chris very nobly gave his services for free to TNRP. The Assembly House also gave us use of their function room without charging and the whole evening was organised by The Book Hive. All of them deserve a GRS (gold reading sticker) and our huge, heartfelt thanks.
City of Literature Award
The Norfolk Reading Project is delighted to be nominated for the City of Literature Award. This is a new award that honours individuals and organisations making an outstanding contribution to...