Tees Valley teens given chance to 'catch-up' on missing literacy skills
Dyslexia Action will be running groups across our region to help young people who've been held back by poor literacy skills.
Young people in our region are being told that having poor literacy skills won't hold them back from a brighter future.
Teesside's branch of Dyslexia action are launching a project in the next month for 16-19 year-olds who've been held back by poor literacy skills.
It's after they received ÂŁ374,847 from the Big Lottery Fund.
360 young people from across Stockton, Middlesbrough, Darlington and Durham will be coached by peers to gain confidence and skills.
The project is specifically aimed at teens who're considering dropping out of college or training, or those who have already left.
Kay Bowes, Area Manager for Dyslexia Action North East, said: "We're focussing on young people who need a second chance because if they haven't achieved that skills level in school, then they clearly do need a different approach.
"The project looks at addressing their literacy skills and the other additional skills, like confidence building."
If you think you could benefit from the project, you can email Kay on kbowes@dyslexiaaction.org.uk, or visit Dyslexia Action's website HERE.