The Government is committed to improving literacy skills for all pupils. A key part of this commitment is promoting the importance of reading for pleasure. We want teachers and school librarians to support children to enjoy reading, and enable them to read a wide range of good quality literature.
There is good evidence to suggest that young people who read for pleasure daily perform better in reading skills tests than those who never do. However, a recent survey carried out by the National Literacy Trust has indicated a decline in the amount of time children and young people spend reading for pleasure.
This section gives the evidence for why reading for pleasure is so important, and offers some case studies and practical ideas on how to promote reading in your school.
