Reading: Children and Young People
Commons · Question 89409 · Tabled 11 Nov 2025 · Department for Education · Official record
Answered 19 Nov 2025
Question
Asked by Damian Hinds
To ask the Secretary of State for Education, how she will measure the impact of the 2026 'Year of Reading' on children and young people.
Answer
Answered by Josh MacAlister, 19 Nov 2025
The National Year of Reading is a UK-wide campaign to address the steep decline in reading enjoyment amongst children, young people and adults, aiming to engage new audiences in reading and make lasting change to the nation’s reading habits.Grounded in ex...