A Peterborough
hairdresser is supporting the Peterborough Literacy Campaign by encouraging
children to read aloud to him while they get their hair cut to help improve
their literacy skills.
Children’s
books provided by the Peterborough Literacy Campaign are available at Terry’s
Gents Hairdressing in Lincoln Road for children to entertain their stylist
with stories while their hair is cut and styled.
Hairstylist Terry
Lepore, said:
“I know that kids
who have lots of opportunities to read books do well at school, so that is
why I am supporting the Peterborough Literacy Campaign by creating a reading
friendly environment in my salon. I’m
enjoying getting stories read to me whilst I work and I encourage other
hairdressers to get children reading too.”
Sally Atkinson,
Manager of the National Literacy Trust Hub in Peterborough said:
“Low literacy
levels have a negative impact on the whole community so raising them should
be a shared responsibility. This is a great example of how businesses,
service providers and organisations from all corners of Peterborough have the
potential to widen access to books in the city.
Having
local role models who can provide literacy support for children during their
daily activities can really make a difference, so I’m glad that this local
business is supporting the Peterborough Literacy Campaign and I hope other
hairdressers and barbers are inspired to join in.”