Step Up Reading Together - positive impact on children and carers
Mentors within the higher education institution (HEI) provide one to one mentoring of young care experienced children as part of the Reading Together strand. These case studies allow those mentors to discuss the positive impact of the project both on the children, their carers and themselves.
Mentor's story
The mentor said:
"Through one-on-one support, many children who initially lacked self-assurance and were hesitant with new people experienced noticeable transformations.
"One child I worked with went from avoiding sessions to eagerly awaiting them, becoming more expressive and willing to share without prompting. Another child became more open and engaged as their reading skills improved. The programme’s impact extended beyond the children to their carers as well. As they saw the children's academic growth and increasing self-confidence, they became more committed to the sessions, ensuring everything was set up and ready on time.”