Literacy: Primary Education
Lords · Question HL14518 · Tabled 11 Feb 2026 · Department for Education · Official record
Answered 18 Feb 2026
Question
Asked by Lord Bassam of Brighton
To ask His Majesty's Government what plans they have to ensure that every primary school is able to access volunteer support for teachers working to raise literacy levels.
Answer
Answered by Baroness Smith of Malvern, 18 Feb 2026
Headteachers have the freedom to make recruitment decisions, including the use of volunteers in their schools. This freedom allows schools to tailor their provision to the needs of their pupils and provide safe, effective, and bespoke volunteering program...