Right to read
Right to Read aims to improve access to books, reading and library services for looked after children and young people.
Looked after children and young people often under achieve and there are many reasons for this. They may have had lots of moves and changes of schools in their lives. They are often unhappy and distressed by what is going on around them and may have concerns and worries quite unknown to children living with their own families. They may have difficulty making friends and settling in new situations. Above all, we may have low expectations of looked after children and, in return, they often have low self-esteem and a mistrust of adults.
Right to Read visits looked after children in their foster homes and residential units to encourage and support them in their reading and IT skills. We run a Birthday Book scheme which encourages children to choose and buy their own books. We look at ways of improving our services to looked after children so that they do not feel left out or excluded. We provide training and support for staff and fosterers and we work closely with Social Care and Education Walsall to deliver Walsall’s corporate parenting policy.
For further information on the project contact
Louise Davies
Manor Farm Centre
King George Crescent
Rushall
Walsall WS4 1EG
Telephone 01922 724995
Email DaviesLouise@walsall.gov.uk
If you would like more information on fostering or adoption, please contact
The Duty Officer
106 Essington Road
Willenhall
Walsall
WV12 5DT
Telephone 01922 710751