Written Question·Department for Education·UIN 111973
Pre-school Education: Reading
Tabled: 9 February 2026
Answered: 16 February 2026
Question
Lorraine Beavers
Labour — Blackpool North and Fleetwood
To ask the Secretary of State for Education, how her Department plans to promote the National Year of Reading within early years policy and strategy.
Answer
Josh MacAlisterThe National Year of Reading is a UK-wide campaign aiming to tackle long-term declines in reading enjoyment.Reading together is one of the most powerful ways to build a child’s language and communication skills, strengthen early bonds, and spark a lifelon...
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