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Schools: Literacy

Commons · Question 89236 · Tabled 10 Nov 2025 · Department for Education · Official record

Answered 21 Nov 2025

Question

Asked by Paul Davies

To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what (a) training and (b) support will be given to (i) teachers and (ii) education staff to support the delivery of stronger literacy in schools.

Answer

Answered by Josh MacAlister, 21 Nov 2025

The government has committed £27.7 million this financial year to support and drive high and rising standards in reading. This includes supporting the teaching of phonics, early language and reading for pleasure via the English Hubs programme.We will also...