Coram Beanstalk reading helper a finalist for Lambeth Civic Award
Our Coram Beanstalk reading helper, Janine, was honoured to have been selected as a finalist in the Lambeth Civic Awards 2025 and attended a ceremony to announce the winners this week.
Coram Beanstalk instrumental in launching ‘The Literacy Link’
Coram Beanstalk, along with Chapter One and Give a Book, has been instrumental in the formation of The Literacy Link which formally launches on 15 April 2025.
Coram Beanstalk attends touring theatre production of ‘The Storm and the Minotaur’ for Leeds schools
Coram Beanstalk was invited to a preview performance of ‘The Storm and the Minotaur’ for schools in Leeds, produced by theatre company, Slung Low, who have adapted the play from the book by our author supporter, Lucy Strange.
Coram celebrates World Book Day with family reading sessions
The Books Together programme, delivered jointly by Coram Beanstalk and Coram Family and Childcare, is celebrating the joy of families reading together this week in support of World Book Day. Books Together sessions have been running in Lambeth and Lewisham this week. The sessions support parent carers of children aged two to five to enjoy […]
Why having a Coram Beanstalk reading helper is a gift for teachers
Ex-teacher and Coram Beanstalk training and resources manager, Rebecca, shares why having Coram Beanstalk reading helpers in your school can be a gift for teachers.
Beanstalk BookFest on tour in London and Liverpool
This term, Coram Beanstalk schools have been treated to free author sessions in London and Liverpool.
Beanstalk reading helpers treated to ‘A Christmas Carol’ at The Old Vic
Coram Beanstalk reading helpers were treated to tickets to the press night of ‘A Christmas Carol’ at The Old Vic starring John Simm as Scrooge!
Coram Beanstalk receives donation from Spellow Library crowdfunder
Coram Beanstalk was delighted to receive £1000 from a crowdfunder set up to restore Spellow Library Hub following damage caused earlier this year. The library received so much support that some of the excess was donated to children’s reading charities to help create local readers!
Coram Beanstalk reading helpers gather for ‘Choose Reading’ conference
Coram Beanstalk’s annual reading helper conference in September was an opportunity for volunteers across the country to start the new school year hearing from inspirational speakers, sharing ideas and exploring how life changes when you choose reading…
Coram Beanstalk publishes results of a survey with Mumsnet on reading as an activity choice for children
One in ten primary-aged children children never choose to read at home without parental input, according to a Coram Beanstalk survey conducted in partnership with Mumsnet. This figure equates to three children in an average school class (26.6 children) who never choose reading at home, and, scaled up across the UK population of primary school […]
Coram Beanstalk attends premiere of new animated Kensuke’s Kingdom film
Coram Beanstalk was thrilled to be invited to the premiere of the new animated film of Michael Morpurgo’s ‘Kensuke’s Kingdom’ last weekend.
Coram Beanstalk shares six ways to help children choose reading this summer
Ahead of the start of the school summer holidays, Coram Beanstalk has today published tips for parents to help children choose reading throughout the summer and beyond. The campaign is supported by parenting expert and coach Sue Atkins, who also volunteers as a Coram Beanstalk reading helper.