đź“° Adult Literacy News Summary
London mayor uses unspent adult skills funding for youth NEETs programme
09-Apr-2026 - UK
Millions in unspent adult education funding held by the mayor of London will be diverted to youth unemployment schemes. Over the next two years, London mayor Sadiq Khan will use £9 million of the Greater London Authority’s adult skills fund reserves to pay for the capital city’s support for young Londoners-NEET programme. The move has prompted concerns that already-stretched adult education funding is being used to “fill gaps” left by government cuts for other programmes.
Read moreRead Easy Chilterns pays tribute to Buckinghamshire supporter
09-Apr-2026 - UK
A Buckinghamshire charity has paid tribute to one of its supporters after a generous donation to help its work. Read Easy Chilterns has honoured the life of Graham Jones, whose legacy will support adults learning to read across the county.
Read moreWhy some children with learning difficulties get identified – and others don’t
08-Apr-2026 - UK
Two children sit in different schools. Both struggle to read. Both have similar low scores on national tests. But while one gets a diagnosis of specific learning difficulties and a package of support, the other is left to fall behind. Fewer than 2% of pupils in England are identified as having a specific learning difficulty. That figure sits well below international estimates suggesting that between 5% and 10% of children are affected. Some researchers put the true prevalence of reading difficulties as high as one in five.
Read moreSoroptimist group visit massive Dunfermline book warehouse
05-Apr-2026 - UK
Better World Books, a global online bookseller, runs a socially conscious business model. The company collects and sells new and used materials online, matching each purchase with a book donation. Each sale raises funds for literacy and education projects in the UK, the US and further afield.
Read moreMeet Tashi, the miniature poodle helping children gain the confidence to read aloud
04-Apr-2026 - Australia
Tashi is one of 389 dogs across Australia that are part of a literacy program called Story Dogs, which helps primary school students gain the confidence and ability to read aloud. The dogs are accompanied by their owners, who volunteer to help children sound out difficult words and build relationships with the students. Meanwhile, the dog will sit patiently, accept pats and act as a friendly, accepting face.
Read moreRead Easy do such brilliant work and we’re very proud to support them!
01-Apr-2026 - UK
Saturday the 14th of March saw some of our Read Easy readers, coaches and management team gather for our presentation event kindly hosted by Leeds City Library. Certificates were presented to our readers progressing through the various levels of reading materials that build reading skills and fluency. Each certificate represents the hard work and achievement of our readers supported by their reading coaches
Read moreRead Easy Birmingham Central Seeks Volunteer Reading Coaches to Transform Lives
01-Apr-2026 - UK
Read Easy Birmingham Central is currently inviting compassionate and committed individuals to join its team as volunteer Reading Coaches, offering a meaningful opportunity to make a lasting difference in the local community. Across England, it is estimated that 2.4 million adults struggle with reading or are unable to read at all. This widespread challenge can have a profound impact on daily life, affecting confidence, employment opportunities, and social inclusion. Read Easy Birmingham Central aims to address this issue by providing free, confidential, one-to-one reading coaching for adults who want to improve their literacy skills.
Read moreLittle Libraries are making a difference in West Swindon
31-Mar-2026 - UK
Installed by West Swindon Parish Council, the small, free book exchange points have been set up in Middleleaze, Peatmoor, Sparcells, Freshbrook, and Grange Park. They are quickly becoming a valued local resource, with people regularly depositing and taking books. The scheme allows residents to take and leave books for free, fostering a sense of community while encouraging a love of reading among both children and adults.
Read moreOxfordshire children's reading charity celebrates volunteers during National Year of Reading
30-Mar-2026 - UK
More than one hundred volunteers from Oxfordshire’s award-winning charity ARCh (Assisted Reading for Children) joined forces in Kidlington in a celebration of their growing success and commitment to improving children’s literacy during the National Year of Reading 2026.
Read more"Are You Lazy Or Stupid?": The Reality Of Navigating The Workplace With Dyslexia
30-Mar-2026 - UK
We’re often told that dyslexia is a 'gift' or a 'superpower,' but for many adults, the day-to-day reality feels more like carrying a backpack full of bricks. After making the same mistake twice in relatively quick succession at my former workplace, a manager said to me “are you lazy, or are you stupid?”. The mistake itself was small. I had sent a quote in pounds instead of dollars. But it happened twice, and what my manager saw as carelessness, was actually my dyslexia.
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