Storytime with Very

We are so proud to be working with our corporate partner, Very UK, to bring you a series of online Storytime sessions, featuring some brilliant books being read by some very familiar faces.

Each week a new story will be available, and each one will also be accompanied by some top tips to help make sharing books fun and engaging!

Sara Browne, reading helper at Southborough CEP, reads 'Tidy'

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Danny Jones reads 'There's a monster in your book'

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Sian Welby reads 'Elmer and the rainbow'

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Beverley Knight reads 'Oi Frog!'

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Mark Heyes reads 'There's a bear on my chair'

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Binky Felstead reads 'I don't want to wash my hands'

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Vogue Williams reads 'Gringer the Whinger'

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Sara Browne, reading helper at Southborough CEP, reads 'Tidy'
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Danny Jones reads 'There's a monster in your book'
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Become a Coram Beanstalk Reading 321 reading helper and support three children, twice a week, for at least one academic year.
Become a Story Starter - apply to volunteer in an early years setting

By becoming a Story Starter volunteer you will give a child in a local early years setting the skills to start primary school ready to read.
Where we work

Coram Beanstalk offers different programmes across the UK. Find out where our main volunteering opportunities are here.
What's involved

Find out more about what's involved as a Coram Beanstalk trained reading helper and the life-changing impact you can have!
Frequently asked questions

Here are some answers to the most frequently asked questions by new volunteers.
Why volunteer?

Become a Coram Beanstalk reading helper to make a lasting difference to a child's life and enjoy a unique volunteering experience.
What we do

Find out more about how we provide one-to-one reading support.
How we can help

Find out more about our approach to improving your pupils' reading ability and confidence.
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Literacy charities join forces

On 1st November 2017 Reading Matters merged with the national children’s literacy charity Beanstalk.