Oral Question·Department for Education
“If she will make a statement on her departmental responsibilities.”
Tabled: 10 January 2023Answered: 16 January 2023
Asked by
Jeff Smith
Labour — Manchester Withington
Answering Minister
the Secretary of State for Education
Answer from Hansard
The Minister for School Standards (Catherine McKinnell)
High and rising school standards, and excellent foundations in reading, writing and maths, are a key part of our plan for change, which aims to ensure that every child gets the best start in life. Reading for pleasure is hugely important. Last month, Labour announced £2 million of investment in driving high and rising standards by embedding the success of phonics and ensuring that children and teachers develop reading skills. That includes children reading for pleasure.