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Find out about Coram Beanstalk sessions for schools

Coram Beanstalk's evidenced programme helps schools ensure that children become readers. Have you ever wondered what exactly we do, why it's different, and how our work fits into a school's reading for pleasure strategy? Join us for an hour, free to education professionals, to see how we can support you in further increasing reading attainment, confidence and well-being.
Find out what we do session for schools Thurs 30th Sept

Coram Beanstalk's evidenced programme helps schools ensure that children become readers. Have you ever wondered what exactly we do, why it's different, and how our work fits into a school's reading for pleasure strategy? Join us for an hour, free to education professionals, to see how we can support you in further increasing reading attainment, confidence and well-being.
Find out what we do session for schools Tues 21st Sept

Coram Beanstalk's evidenced programme helps schools ensure that children become readers. Have you ever wondered what exactly we do, why it's different, and how our work fits into a school's reading for pleasure strategy? Join us for an hour, free to education professionals, to see how we can support you in further increasing reading attainment, confidence and well-being.
Stupendous news from Roald Dahl for fans of bedtime stories!

A wondrous new collection of Roald Dahl inspired pyjamas and bedding for kids is now available at Very.co.uk. Better yet, for every sale from the collection, Very will donate all profits to Coram Beanstalk.

Become a volunteer reading helper

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What we need from you

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Frequently asked questions

Here are some answers to the most frequently asked questions by potential volunteers.
What you get from volunteering

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Our approach

Find out more about how we work and our approach to reading support.
How we can help

Hear from a partner school and find out more about our approach to improving your pupils' reading ability and confidence here.
Thank you for applying to be a Beanstalk reading helper
Literacy charities join forces

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

Our Senior Leadership Team is responsible for leading the day-to-day operations of the charity.
Story Starters training

Our early years programme offers a unique approach to equipping adults in your setting to help children develop all six crucial pre-reading skills plus the communication, concentration and confidence they need to ‘catch the reading bug’. Read more about how our unique programme Story Starters can help you ensure that children start their primary education ready to be taught to read.