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.

Words for Work successes:

• 25Apr2012
  Words for Work inspires and motivates pupils at Bishop David Brown for three consecutive years

  Words for Work motivates and inspires secondary school pupils at Bishop David Brown school for three successive years

• 30Jun2011
  Words for Work at Brighton Aldridge Community Academy

  A volunteer reports an emotional conclusion to a challenging Words for Work journey at Brighton Aldridge Community Academy (BACA)