Local and national coverage for Read Easy’s work

Posted on August 31, 2018

 

We are delighted that the inspiring story of Sandra Williams learning to read aged 62 was featured in the Independent and in Gloucestereshire Live in August.

Determined to improve her reading skills so that she can tell bedtime stories to her grandchildren, Sandra is making great progress, with two 30 minute coaching sessions each week on a one to one basis.

Kathy, her coach,  says: “I think Sandra is making wonderful progress. She’s doing really, really, well. It’s a real privilege to be able to teach someone like Sandra, it really is.”  

Read the full article: https://www.gloucestershirelive.co.uk/news/gloucester-news/labelled-thick-years-how-woman-1934798

 

 

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