Encourage an adult to learn to read

Read Easy offers free and confidential, one-to-one coaching, from trained volunteers.

If you know of any friends or family members who struggle to read here is the Read Easy Oxford phone number: 07786 973061

Coaches and learners meet twice a week at approved local venues such as a library, or online, to work for just half an hour at a time through a structured reading programme.

There are many adults who struggle to read. For them, everyday tasks such as booking a doctor’s appointment, reading road signs or doing the food shopping can be incredibly challenging.

Parents and grandparents who cannot read are not able to provide this support for their children and their learning, with many missing out on the important bonding time that comes with sharing a bedtime story.

Here is one of Read Easy’s recent success stories: “I started the Read Easy programme in 2020 when the country went into lockdown. I found it frustrating not being able to help his children with home-schooling. Now, I can read with his family, enjoys reading novels and has a new-found confidence in himself and in the future.”

“More than anything I want to know I have achieved something in life and to show my kids that you can do anything if you put your mind to it. Most importantly, I want to see the smiles on their faces when I read to them. It’s such a massive achievement for me and nothing makes me happier.”

For more information about learning to read call this number: 07786 973061

For more information about how Read Easy works please email oxnetworker@readeasy.org.uk

Notes to editors

Read Easy is a member of registered charity Read Easy UK (No. 1151288).

For more information on the work of Read Easy, go to the website http://www.readeasy.org.uk