A new initiative enabling current volunteers to study a variety of children's books is such a success that it is being rolled out across the country. Read more
Producer, Jon McGoh, talks to Coram Beanstalk about his new film, ‘H is for Harry’ and the importance of highlighting the struggles many children face with illiteracy whilst discussing the challenging question of ‘What does it take to change a child’s life?’ Read more
Beanstalk's CEO reflects on the importance of volunteers in helping shape stronger and more resilient communities... Read more
Parentkind talks to Beanstalk about the role of parents and how their input can hugely benefit schools. Read more
Deputy Headteacher Kevin Taggart talks about being a male primary school teacher and how inspiring young learners is key for him... Read more
Martin writes about the 'remarkable surprises' he has found along the way as a Beanstalk reading helper... Read more
Mathew Tobin, a Senior Lecturer in English and Children's Literature at Oxford Brookes University, explains how gender roles have influenced our upbringing and how encouraging more men in to schools can only be a good thing... Read more
Beanstalk reading helper Marietta talks about rediscovering a love of working with children after her own left for university... Read more
When her own children left home to go to university, Amanda decided she wanted to go back to school to help other children become successful in the education and future lives... Read more
Mark Seymour, Assistant Head Teacher at Longsands Academy, explains how the Reading Leaders programme works in his school... Read more