Chapter One Impact Report 2022-23 - Flipbook - Page 23
ANISA’S STORY
Anisa started Year 2 at Horton Grange Primary School in 2022 and in
the words of her mum, Niela, was really struggling with her reading. Her
first two years at school had been severely disrupted by Covid-19 which
had impacted on her phonics learning and reading ability. Niela was
delighted that she was able to participate in Chapter One’s online
reading volunteers programme.
Anisa has really enjoyed sessions with her dedicated volunteer, Zoe. The
pair built up a fantastic rapport, with Anisa making great progress
across the year - her reading ability increased by three levels thanks to
the consistent, regular sessions and all the hard work and effort she put
in herself.
Niela says that having the support of someone outside of the home was
a big motivator for Anisa and that she has responded very well to Zoe’s
help and encouragement. The consistency of sessions allowed for a
truly positive relationship to develop through which Zoe was able to fully
tailor her support and hone in on the areas where Anisa was struggling.
In terms of Anisa’s reading ability, there has been significant progress
with her fluency and comprehension, and a notable improvement in her
spelling and writing. Initially reluctant to read the stories and preferring
to play the word games, the stories became the focus of their sessions
and the first thing that they looked at together.
ANISA IS NOW SO MUCH MORE CONFIDENT AND OUTGOING, EAGER
AND EXCITED TO SHARE HER READING SKILLS WITH HER FAMILY.
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