Schoolreaders, a national charity dedicated to improving children’s literacy, is seeking volunteers in Nottinghamshire to provide reading support to primary school children who need it the most.

The charity said one in four children are leaving primary school each year unable to read to the expected standard, which means they cannot fully access their secondary education, which has lifelong consequences.

By placing reading volunteers into primary schools, children can explore books and increase their life chances with a reliable, dependable adult.

Schoolreaders recruits, places, and supports volunteers into primary schools to provide regular reading support, at no cost to the school.

Now the charity needs the support of potential volunteers to ensure every child has the opportunity to read with an adult each week.

Schoolreaders matches volunteers with schools based on their location and availability. The commitment is just one hour a week during term time for a year.

To find out more and apply to become a volunteer, go to www.schoolreaders.org/volunteer