Help CentreFree membership for schools to support children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities.
Our free audiobook service is designed to make reading more accessible to and enjoyable for children who have SEN or disabilities that mean they may find reading printed text challenging. In addition to offering these children free access to our extensive collection of audiobooks, we also offer a free school account so that teachers can see the resources on offer and choose the most appropriate ways of using them to support their students.
Who can we help?
Our free audiobook service is here to support children who face barriers to reading printed text. This may include children diagnosed with, or demonstrate traits of:
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Dyslexia
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Autism
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ADHD
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Visual impairment
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Long COVID
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Other physical and neurological conditions
A formal diagnosis is not required as we appreciate that this can form an additional barrier.
What are the benefits of using our audiobooks to develop reading skills and help foster a love of reading?
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Our audiobooks break down barriers to reading and allow children to access the same texts as their peers, promoting inclusivity and independence alongside developing reading and comprehension skills.
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They provide children with improved language skills, through exposure to a wider range of vocabulary.*
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Regular readers for pleasure report fewer feelings of stress and depression. Also, feelings of relaxation from reading are stronger than watching television or taking part in technology intensive activities. These higher levels of wellbeing are shown to then reduce the risk of developing mental health challenges later in life.*
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Our audiobooks can also support with general knowledge and education. We have a large collection of non-fiction and curriculum set texts to support learning.
* Research compiled by The Reading Agency.