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CHILDREN ARE MORE CONFIDENT IN COMMUNICATING
The regular one-to-one sessions also significantly boosted children's
communication skills. The data shows consistent improvement across
all measures:
85% of teachers reported improved confidence in communicating
84% of parents saw increased confidence in communication
Children's ability and confidence to discuss their likes and dislikes
about their reading increased by 25%
Beyond reading development, children’s growth in the following areas
were reported:
Classroom participation
Ability to express ideas clearly
Confidence in group discussions
Willingness to share opinions and experiences
ROHAN’S STORY
When Rohan* first arrived at Oakwood Primary
Academy in Eastbourne, written English and the
school’s phonics system were completely new to him.
English was not Rohan’s first language and reading
was a slow, hesitant process.
Everything began to change when Rohan started
reading sessions with Danielle Green, his Chapter One
volunteer. Rohan particularly loved choosing books
about animals, and Danielle recalls how he seemed to
enjoy engaging with an adult. This enthusiasm for
animal stories began to transform his reading ability.
His teacher, Ms Ellwood, observes: "Over time, he
sounded out fewer words, recognised more words by
sight, and the pace of his reading got quicker."
Though naturally reserved, Rohan began to shine in
class in new ways. "He's happy to talk to his partner
about the text, happy to help someone that maybe
isn't quite as advanced as he is," Ms Ellwood explains.
Danielle noticed how Rohan's personality began to
emerge more with each session, his character shining
through as his confidence grew. Ms Ellwood sums up
the transformation perfectly: "I think he beams with
confidence now."
*Rohan is not the child’s real name
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