Get into Reading Project

PLEASE DOOK BEFORE 10TH DECEMBER AS PLACES ARE LIMITED

The Reader Organisation  is a charity dedicated to bringing about a Reading Revolution - they are making it possible for people of all ages, backgrounds and abilities to enjoy and engage with books. If you would like to know more about the charity and its work click here

Venus Training & Consultancy in collaboration with The Reader Organisation have been fortunate to access funding to promote reading across organisations within the health and social care sector. If you would like to know more about Venus Training click here

Funding allows for:

• A reading group set up by Venus Training & Consultancy and The Reader Organisation accessible to 10 individuals with learning disabilities 
• ‘Read to Lead’ training for 10 support workers interested in setting up a reading group within their own organisation

Reading Group

The Start for this course is:     3rd December

Duration of Course:                    14 weeks (Break for Christmas & Half term)

Course Finish Date:                    25th March 2010

Course Times:                             10.30am until Midday

Cost:                                                FREE

Facilitator:                                      Caroline Adams

Location:                                        Venus Training & Consultancy (Tamar Suite)

                                                          City Business Park, Somerset Place,

                                                           Stoke,  Plymouth 

Telephone                                       0845 20 12300

Individuals with learning disabilities attend reading sessions with their support worker (who will take part in the ‘Read to Lead’ training).  Various forms of communication will be used to develop the individual’s interest in books, stories and poems.  The support worker will benefit from experiencing a reading group in action.

Refreshments will be provided. 

Parking is available in the main car park at the cost of £1.  Please ensure the parking ticket is displayed clearly in the vehicle. 2 hours free parking is available in the Visitors car park.  If this car park is used please sign in at reception and display permit clearly in the vehicle.

‘Read to Lead’ Course Details

Course Duration:   1 day

Date:                         5^th January 2010

Time:                        To be confirmed

Cost:                         FREE

Location:                  Venus Training City Business Park,

                                   Somerset Place, Stoke, Plymouth  PL3 4BB   

This training day offers the opportunity to:

• Develop  understanding of The Reader Organisation and Get Into Reading;
• Take part in an intensive reading experience as part of a Get Into Reading group;
• Observe the principles of The Reading Organisations work in action and learn specialised reading and group facilitation techniques;
• Meet local people who are interested in Get Into Reading;
• Discuss strategies for developing Get Into Reading in your area;
• Find out more about Get Into Reading accreditation;

Refreshments and lunch will be provided. 

Parking is available in the main car park at the cost of £1.  Please ensure the parking ticket is displayed clearly in the vehicle. 2 hours free parking is available in the Visitors car park.  If this car park is used please sign in at reception and display permit clearly in the vehicle.