1. OVERALL PROGRAMME AIM:
To inspire a love of reading and engagement with numeracy in children and young people (CYP) aged 5-13 who are looked after or vulnerable.
CYP have improved educational attainment
Long-term outcomes
CYP have improved reading and numeracy skills
CYP have improved engagement with learning at school
CYP have improved health and wellbeing
CYP have increased confidence with maths
CYP increasingly identify as a reader
CYP have improved self-esteem
CYP have improved relationships with their carers
Line of accountability
Medium-term outcomes
CYP have more positive attitudes towards working with numbers
CYP have more positive attitudes towards reading for pleasure
CYP have increased confidence related to reading for pleasure
Carers feel more confident sharing books and activities with their child
Carers know more about how to support their child with reading and number activities
CYP have increased positive experiences with numbers
CYP have increased positive reading experiences
CYP spend more time discussing books (and stories)
CYP have increased awareness of different genres or types of books
CYP independently engage in more learning activities at home
CYP feel valued and empowered
Carers have increased awareness of different genres or types of books
Practitioners are better able to support a love of reading and engagement with numeracy for children who are looked after
Short-term outcomes
CYP spend more time on number activities
CYP spend more time reading for pleasure
CYP find books that appeal to them regardless of interest or ability
CYP have increased access to books and other resources
Carers talk to their child more about reading and stories
Carers spend more time sharing books and activities with their child
Activities
Number activities
Books
The Letterbox Club programme as a whole
Carer resources / support
Supporting resources for practitioners