Creating a Reading for Pleasure Culture in School

“We know that teachers are under immense pressure to deliver results, and can find it challenging to make time within the curriculum for fostering reading for pleasure. But the social, emotional and cognitive benefits of reading for pleasure are unquestionable …” Teresa Cremin Professor of Education (Literacy), Open University These were Professor Teresa Cremin’s words when she expressed her worry…

Why Reading Matters

The transformational impact that reading has on a child’s life is well documented. Recent research suggests that learning to read and reading for pleasure can influence a child’s academic success, vocabulary development, mental health, ability to empathise, accept other cultures and even life expectancy. However the data is interpreted, this makes the Department for Education’s report that 25% of children…