School Reading Champion - Horley Infant School
School Reading Champion - Horley Infant School
Posted for Horley Infant School
Posted by Voluntary Action Reigate and Banstead
You will be redirected to the Voluntary Action Reigate and Banstead website to express your interest.
Do you love adding the latest novel to your reading list? Do you have fond memories of reading or listening to stories by Roald Dahl, Enid Blyton, Julia Donaldson or other fabulous children’s authors? If so, we need you!
The support School Reading Champions offer has never been more needed, as statistics reveal that 1 in 4 children leave primary school without reaching the expected reading standard, which means they cannot fully access their secondary education, which will limit their future opportunities. There is therefore an urgent need for more volunteers to make a difference to support children’s early literacy within schools.
At Horley Infant School, we have 270 children aged 4-7. An above average proportion of our pupils achieve the expected standard for reading. Similarly, a large proportion of these children also exceed national expectations and we are proud of the accomplished readers they become.
However, there is a small proportion of our pupils who need extra support to meet these standards. In line with Article 28 of the UN Rights for Children, we believe that every child has the right to an excellent education and we firmly believe that being able to read unlocks limitless potential and possibilities for pupils.
We are proud of our fabulous library which has a giant oak tree in the centre of it and sits proudly in the heart of our school. This would be the perfect place for School Champions to listen to our children read so that they get opportunities to regularly practice their early reading skills. We are able to offer training and support to all of our volunteers so they feel able to confidently read to or read with our pupils.
What skills do I need?
- Proficient in oral and written English
- Able to read confidently with accuracy and intonation
- Patient, calm, kind and empathetic
- Approachable and warm-natured
- Enjoy working with children
- Enjoy learning and able to commit to continuous professional development
Details
- Accessibility
- Age restrictions
- DBS check required
- Equal Opportunities Policy
- Expenses reimbursed
- Health and Safety Policy
- Ongoing support
- Training provided
- Volunteer induction
- Volunteer Policy
- Volunteers covered by insurance
- Written role description
When is this role available?
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Looking for flexibility in your volunteering role? We’ve got you! Some volunteers offer an hour per week and others offer more. We can fit in with your schedule and needs. We have a very short and simple application process (to ensure we are compliant with safeguarding and safer recruitment practices).
Location:
Horley Infant School
Lumley Road
Horley
Surrey
RH6 7JF
You will be redirected to the Voluntary Action Reigate and Banstead website to express your interest.
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