Reading

The BookTrust makes it very clear why reading is so important for all of our children. It’s impact is so far reaching: not only does it open the door to learning but it impacts upon our emotional and financial futures. Reading has to be the main priority if we want our pupils to have the greatest opportunities in life.

From babies to children in their early years and all the way through to early teens, reading brings profound and wide-ranging benefits that can have a lifelong positive impact on children’s lives.

• Children who read are more likely to overcome disadvantage caused by inequalities.
• Children who read are more likely to be happier, healthier, and experience better mental wellbeing and self-esteem.
• Children who read are more likely to do better at school and make more progress across the curriculum.
• Children who read are more likely to develop empathy and creativity.

For further evidence and references, please take a look at the BookTrusts information below.

Benefits of Reading
KS2 Reading Lesson Structure
Reading Policy
Reading Progression