Success stories

What have we achieved so far?

Since our foundation in 1993, literacy levels have increased by 24%, with 80% of 11-year-olds reaching the stage expected for their age group in 2009, compared with only 56% in 1995. Yet, as demands on literacy skills are rapidly increasing, there is still much to do to reach those people who are in most need of literacy support.

Families successes:

• 26Jul2011
  A Big Society approach to literacy: involving community volunteers in Rochdale

  Rochdale has developed a community literacy volunteering programme - Literacy Champions - which is making a real difference to outcomes for people and communities.