Impact

"Quick Reads are a way of getting rid of stress"

20 February 2020 • Impact • Quick Reads case studies

The Learning Services Team at the Bakers, Food and Allied Workers Union always ensure that there is an easily accessible supply of Quick Reads in their workplace learning centres

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"The programme gives everyone the chance to try reading with a new purpose and completely without judgement"

16 December 2020 • Impact • Reading Ahead case studies

HMP Gartree is a Category B high security men's prison with over 700 residents. It is located in Leicestershire. The library at HMP Gartree has supported 189 residents to complete Reading Ahead 2019-20. We spoke to Natalie Garfield, Library Service Assistant, to find out how the library staff support readers and how the library provision has been impacted by lockdown.

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"We have had to rethink our whole way of doing things"

13 May 2020 • Impact • Reading Ahead case studies

Last year Northampton College won a Gold Award for their work with Reading Ahead, achieving 178 completers. We caught up with librarian, Lynn, to find out how they're adapting to Covid-19 and continuing to support readers to complete the programme.

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