Coram Beanstalk

Children's Literacy Charity — We Work With Schools & Parents To Help Children Grow A Love For Reading.

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Coram Beanstalk Reading Helper - Primary Schools

Ferryhill   Chester le Street  
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          contactPerson:  'Gillian  Sherwood',
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                    address:  'Coram  Campus,  41  Brunswick  Square,  London',
                    hours:  'approx  1-3.30pm',
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                      'Reading  Helper\'s  are  adult  volunteers  living  or  working  within  a  5  mile  radius  of  a  school  that  has  asked  for  our  help.  You  need  to  commit  to  at  least  an  afternoon  a  week  for  a  whole  year  during  term-time,  and  as  we  invest  in  your  training  we\'d  appreciate  it  if  you  could  stay  longer.\n\nThe  role  isn\'t  about  listening  to  children  read,  but  creating  a  relaxed  session  that  allows  children  to  work  alongside  you  to  discover  the  joy  of  books.  ',
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