I am the Read Easy Coordinator for Leeds. Read Easy is a national charity which helps adults learn to read, and as an escapee English Teacher this is a passion.
Joined March 2021
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JO Kemp Leeds Coordinator Read Easy retweeted
Read Easy UK is on a mission to empower adults through the power of reading 📚 By volunteering with us, you can become a literacy hero, helping individuals gain confidence and independence through the gift of learning to read 🧡
#Volunteer #AdultLiteracy #LearnToRead
Had a great Read Easy Leeds coaches get together this weekend - here’s just a few of our 20 coaches volunteering across Leeds teaching adults to read . Search Read Easy UK -for more info about referring a reader or volunteering opportunities.
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Read Easy Leeds celebrated our first Readers Graduation day at Compton Library and community hub this month and we couldn’t be prouder of our readers for allowing us to share their achievements .
JO Kemp Leeds Coordinator Read Easy retweeted
Catch our Story Bus this week out and about in @LeedsParks
Weds 12th April 11am-3pm at @TempleNewsam
Thurs 13th April 11am-3pm at @KirkstallAbbey
ALT Leeds Libraries Storybus parked by some leafy trees
ALT Storybus interior with books, fabric flowers and a nook for kids to read in
JO Kemp Leeds Coordinator Read Easy retweeted
We love our market stall library, anyone know of another city with a public library in their market?
We'd love to see some photos
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JO Kemp Leeds Coordinator Read Easy retweeted
Are you ready for swashbuckling adventures, magical moving pictures, and a bounty of brilliant books!?
Read our Children and Families newsletter to find out more:
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ALT Pirate bonnie
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Read Easy Leeds happy to say we have been changing lives for a whole year and are about to launch another keen bean bunch of coaches into Leeds. If you need support contact coordinator @readeasyleeds.org.uk We’re good at getting you going again.
JO Kemp Leeds Coordinator Read Easy retweeted
Happy New Year from all of us at Read Easy Southampton! Thank you to everyone who has helped us on our journey so far. We are very excited for our plans in 2023! 🎉🎉🎉😊
JO Kemp Leeds Coordinator Read Easy retweeted
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year from all at Read Easy Medway! A huge thank you to our volunteers, supporters and followers too. We hope that everyone has a peaceful and happy festive season, and we're looking forward to helping more adults learn to read in 2023 📚🎄
JO Kemp Leeds Coordinator Read Easy retweeted
Encouraging teens to read for pleasure?📖
See our 3 top tips & download our brochure! 👇
As well as an excellent collection of materials, a supportive reading environment is vital for encouraging more teens to visit the library.
Learn more about Everna™ Teen Modules here!
JO Kemp Leeds Coordinator Read Easy retweeted
Imagine advocating for your health if you struggle to read.
You would struggle with.....
📖Reading leaflets
✉️Responding to letters
📝Filling in paperwork
📚Following written advice
Call 01388 435021 if you know someone who would like to learn to read.
#REhealthliteracy
JO Kemp Leeds Coordinator Read Easy retweeted
Learn more about what we do and why by watching our incredible Readers and Volunteers share their Read Easy story:
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JO Kemp Leeds Coordinator Read Easy retweeted
📚 BOOK EXCHANGE 📚
Patrick DeWitt is the choice of AUTHOR OF THE WEEK with his award winning novel The Sisters Brothers set in 1851 America, if you like an adventure you will love this. Take a book leave a book 😀 @TenDewitt #LoveLTU #bookexchange #booktwt #read #relax
JO Kemp Leeds Coordinator Read Easy retweeted
We have partnered with @GoodThingsFdn National Databank to help get people online!
If you are 18+, have little access to the internet or are struggling with your bills, come to Leeds Central Library at 1.30pm on Weds 26th and we can provide sim cards for up to 6 months.
ALT National Databank flyer with eligibility criteria – if you have no or insufficient access to the internet at home AND/OR have no or insufficient access to the internet away from the home AND/OR cannot afford their monthly contract or top up
JO Kemp Leeds Coordinator Read Easy retweeted
In some areas of the country, up to 10% of working age adults are not able to:
🖊️ Write a short note to their family
📖 Read a bedtime story to their children
📄 Complete a job application form
Supporting Read Easy can help to change this. Find out how: readeasy.org.uk/support-us/
JO Kemp Leeds Coordinator Read Easy retweeted
People of #Preston, could you join the @ReadEasyPreston team to help change the lives of local adults who want to learn to read?
They're on the look out for a Treasurer and a Venues Organiser - if this could be you, please contact the group directly 👇
JO Kemp Leeds Coordinator Read Easy retweeted
"I feel good"
Listen to this wonderful chat between Jackie and Ann about the difference that learning to read with @ReadWythenshawe is making to Jackie's life.
After learning to read with @ReadEasyUK Jackie had the confidence to do something new, joining Heart & Soul, a community group @WPLifestyleCent. Here she is talking to Ann who supports our great volunteer reading coaches.
JO Kemp Leeds Coordinator Read Easy retweeted
A former English Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) student has landed her dream role as a teaching assistant at the college.
Read more about Samira's journey here leedscitycollege.ac.uk/news/…
