Read Easy is encouraging anyone in the Blackmore Vale who struggles to read to get in touch and receive the support they need.

The organisation gives free, one-to-one, confidential coaching with a volunteer coach.

Joanne decided to improve her reading when her seven-year-old daughter noticed she was struggling. Since finding her local Read Easy group she says that a whole new world has opened up to her, a world she sees with fresh eyes.

She said: “Now I can read road signs, shop signs and number plates I have never even noticed before and I can read the letters that arrive in the post. For the first time, I’m correcting my daughter’s reading and I can help my son with his phonics. Thanks so much to Read Easy and my reading coach for making this dream happen. You’ve changed my life and I feel so privileged to have had this opportunity.”

Team leader Murray Walker said: “We know the huge impact learning to read has on people’s lives. It opens up job opportunities, means they can support their children with school and makes a huge difference to wellbeing and self-esteem. A lot of people who want to improve their reading had bad experiences at school. Our sessions are completely different – they are one-to-one, confidential and go at the reader’s pace. It’s a really brave thing to reach out for help and a lot of our readers say it’s the best thing they’ve done.”

If you know anyone who would like support with their reading ring Jenny on 07748 977330.

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