Reading Friends is a flexible model with reading and conversation at its heart.
Take a look at the core principles of Reading Friends as there are some key aspects and values which remain the same – no matter the model. read more
This project plan will help you to keep things on track to help you deliver a great Reading Friends project in your local area. We have some examples, but feel free to edit depending on what works best for you locally. read more
Use this checklist to support the setup of your Reading Friends project. read more
This resource includes ideas and tips on what types of activities and reading materials have worked well in Reading Friends sessions. Please let us know at [email protected] if anything else has worked well for you. read more
This information sheet gives you some general
tips and things to think about to help everyone feel welcome, comfortable,
and has fun. read more
This editable questionnaire can help you match up your Reading Friends and Reading Befrienders by their interests and also find out more about them. It can be a useful way of finding out any support needs. read more
You can use and adapt this editable questionnaire to match up your Reading Friends and Reading Befrienders by their interests and also find out more about them. It can be a useful way of finding out any support needs. If you're able to email any filled out ones to… read more
A brief information sheet to help you log in and access Reading Friends resources with your passport account. read more
Watch our film Yarn, Natter, Blether to discover four stories from Reading Friends across the UK. Filmed in 2018.
<a href="https://vimeo.com/295647082">Watch video</a> read more
Information and instructions for how to access the dedicated Area. Reading Friends Coordinators have a unique code to give to their befrienders so they can access the Area.
Any issues, email [email protected] read more
Instructions for how befrienders access the Area dedicated to their training and resources.
There are two versions depending on whether they have an account already. Please give befrienders the appropriate instructions.
Any issues, contact [email protected] read more
A brief information sheet to help you log in and access Reading Friends resources with your passport account. read more