For the first time since the pandemic, we are very excited to re-open our doors to parents and carers to come in to support children with their reading.

 

We want to build up a team of volunteer readers who can pop into school regularly and help children flourish with their reading.

 

If you are interested, here is what you need to do:

 

• Email school@hillcrest.bristol.sch.uk with the subject line ‘Reading Volunteer’ and let us know what days and times you can come in and if you would rather just read with your child(ren)’s year group(s) or if you are happy to read with any age group.

 

• Then, as soon as you can, drop into the office with two valid IDs and proof of address so we can get your DBS sorted. If you already have a DBS, please drop in to show us so we can put it on our system.

 

And here is what will happen next:

 

• There will be a ‘Reading Volunteers’ induction from 9-10am on Tuesday, May 24th. This will be a guide on how to support a child with their reading.

 

• Afterwards you will be given a child, or a group of children, to hear read regularly throughout Term 6.

 

If you have the time, we would love to have you on board – you will make a real difference in a child’s life.