With a commitment to providing every child with the best start in life, the organisation is rebranding its literacy service, previously known as Every Child Our Future, to ‘The Next Chapter’.
The move is part of a broader effort to streamline all services under the Bright Beginnings’ title.
The literacy programme trains and facilitates members of the local community to read with learners in schools. It is a valuable component of Bright Beginnings’ range of services in Guernsey and is a key part of their mission to provide children with opportunities to thrive.
Available to local mainstream primary schools, the initiative relies on the support of local companies as well as dedicated community volunteers. All volunteers complete an online Safeguarding Children and Young People Level 1 course, have a Disclosure and Barring Service check and attend a one-hour training session before being placed in a school. Volunteers typically commit to an hour a week at their placement school for a minimum of one term; however, any additional time is always greatly appreciated.
The programme not only equips learners with crucial reading skills but also plays a role in fostering positive mental well-being. Research conducted by the National Literacy Trust (NLT) in 2019 showed that ‘children who enjoy reading are three times more likely to have good mental well-being than children who don’t enjoy it.’ Research also indicates that children who struggle with literacy are far more likely to fall behind age-related expectations, showing the importance of the programme in helping to close academic gaps.
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