#reading-crisis

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www.barkinganddagenhampost.co.uk
7 months ago
Education

The crisis of Barking and Dagenham children not being able to read properly

One in four children leave primary school unable to read well.
Volunteers are being recruited to give one-to-one help to children who are struggling with reading. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
8 months ago
Books

Every school should have a library': Philip Pullman calls for new UK laws

Philip Pullman, Michael Morpurgo, and Julia Donaldson are calling on the government to legislate for all schools in Britain to have libraries.
Pullman argues that school libraries are essential for improving children's ability and desire to read.
Donaldson suggests that the provision of a school library should be part of an Ofsted evaluation. [ more ]
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