Calibre Audio: free audiobooks for children and young adults with SEND

About

This is an independent service, which is not run by the NHS or WSCC.

This service is not checked by WSCC and including it on the Local Offer website does not mean that it is a recommended service.

Before using this service, we recommend you make your own checks. Your checks should include being happy that: the service will meet your needs; staff are properly qualified; policies are in place to keep everyone safe and you know how much the service will cost.

Use this guidance for advice about what to ask to help you make sure that children and young people are happy and protected in clubs, groups and activities. Find out more on our terms and disclaimer.

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Calibre Audio is a national charity providing a collection of over 17,500 audiobooks for anyone who finds it difficult to read print. Membership is completely free of charge for children and young adults (0-25 years) with SEND.

What we do

• Access to over 17,500 audiobooks in 70 categories, including over 3,000 children’s titles.
• New audiobook titles added to our collection every week.
• We provide regular newsletters, reading suggestions, podcasts and other audio content.
• Our members can listen to our audiobooks anywhere they choose via download or streaming to a phone, tablet, computer or Alexa smart speaker, or they can choose to borrow USB memory sticks through our free postal service.
• Calibre Audio membership is completely free of charge for children and young adults 0-25 years. As a charity, we do however accept voluntary donations.

Age range

0-upwards

Free to use

Yes

Requires application

Yes

Our users say

'Discovering Calibre Audio has been an absolute game changer for us. It supports education, self-esteem, social interaction. And it boosts a child’s confidence. You can see that in our son every day as he explores and grows despite the huge hurdles he faces.' Mum to young Calibre member who is dyslexic and has ADHD.