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Commons · Question 61884 · Tabled 23 Jun 2025 · Department for Education · Official record

Answered 3 Jul 2025

Question

Asked by Kim Johnson

To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what assessment her Department has made of the potential impact of promoting a culture of reading for pleasure in the home learning environment on the development of children in (a) the early years and (b) scho

Answer

Answered by Stephen Morgan, 3 Jul 2025

The government is committed to giving every child the best start in life by strengthening early intervention, supporting families to engage in play and communication, and enhancing the home learning environment. Our Plan for Change includes a national tar...