A school in Barrow is hoping that someone from the local community can help encourage its children to read.

Newbarns Primary and Nursery School on Rising Side has put out an appeal for a new volunteer to join the team.

Newbarns is a part of the Schoolreaders programme, which sees people give up their time to provide support for students learning how to read.

A spokesperson from the school said: "We have just lost a wonderful long-term volunteer as they have a full-time job.

"The volunteer has travelled from Kendal weekly to hear some of our children read, for this we are so grateful."

Training and support will be given to the person who takes on the role, with those interested encouraged to contact the school office.

This can be done by calling 01229 877442 or by emailing admin@newbarns.cumbria.sch.uk.