At Chapter One, we transform children's futures with one-to-one reading support at the time when they need it the most.
What We Do
We offer 1:1 reading support for children that need it, as well as a free library of stories for everyone!
Transforming children’s futures
Take a look at our impact in the UK since we were launched in 2018.
Our thousands of online reading volunteers (active in three countries!) already make up the world's largest virtual reading programme for children. And we’re still growing.
32,296
No. of volunteer reading sessions 2021-22
3,495
Number of children supported since 2018
97%
97% of teachers and volunteers would recommend our programme to a colleague
Latest News
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Chapter One partnership with Sellafield featured on BBC News
Exciting news coverage of our ground-breaking project to help Cumbrian children have the reading skills they need to fulfil their potential in lifeFind out more
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Volunteer spotlight
Why I volunteer - Emily Middleton and Ganesh Swaminathan from T. Rowe Price
"The fact that children are falling behind their peers so early in life was not clear to me before I started with Chapter One."Find out more
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Celebrating World Book Day 2023
Reading for pleasure is the single biggest indicator of a childs future successFind out more
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Chapter One comes to Cumbrian schools!
Our highly collaborative partnership with Programme and Project Partners (PPP) in Cumbria has enabled us to launch in a new region in record timeFind out more
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Chapter One Launches Global Free Library
Chapter One has created an online collection of stories and materials that celebrate the world’s diversityFind out more
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Innovations for Learning/TutorMate has become Chapter One!
Learn more about our exciting name change and rebrandFind out more
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Celebrating the first term of Chapter One reading, and some ‘Meet and Greets’!
“The excitement and joy the session brought to this child were breathtaking!” - deputy head, Bruce Grove Primary SchoolFind out more
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Teacher spotlight
Teacher spotlight on David Taylor, year 1 teacher at Horton Grange Primary School, Bradford
"I think the volunteers should know just how much of a difference they are making to these children’s lives."Find out more
