This is also known as being functionally illiterate. Many adults are reluctant to admit to their literacy difficulties and ask for help. One of the most important aspects of supporting adults with low literacy levels is to increase their self-esteem and persuade them of the benefits of improving their reading and writing. We work with the Booker Prize Foundation and National Prison Radio to engage prisoners and increase their enjoyment and frequency of reading through our Books Unlocked programme.
England 1 in 6 Scotland 1 in 4 Northern Ireland 1 in 5 Books Unlocked We work with the Booker Prize Foundation and National Prison Radio to engage prisoners and increase their enjoyment and frequency of reading through our Books Unlocked programme.
Further support and information for adult literacy Visit the Gov. Information is on the Union Learn website You could also contact a local adult education college directly, for information on courses, or your local library, which can also provide support such as appropriate reading materials and reading groups.
Adults can also get literacy support in their role as parents, through family learning activity provided by colleges, libraries, schools and other organisations. Read Easy recruits, trains and supports volunteers to give one-to-one tuition to adults who struggle with reading The Learning and Work Institute aims to improve access to learning for adults The Reading Agency provides a number of free resources to help improve adult reading skills Learn Direct provides online courses and a network of learning centres.
Call for advice and information on their adult literacy courses English My Way is a resource for tutors who support and teach adults with no or low levels of English, providing free teaching resources and tools to manage classes.
