MPs explore how schools, parents and nurseries can encourage children to read for pleasure
Meeting details
On Wednesday the Education Committee will explore the role of parents, schools, and early years settings in fostering a love of reading in children.
The Committee is currently exploring the rapid decline in the number of children reading for pleasure and what action the government can take to improve the situation.
In the first panel, MPs will hear evidence on the role of parents and early years settings in developing a love of reading among young children. They will ask witnesses what obstacles prevent parents reading to their children, as well as whether early years settings prioritise preparing children for school above developing a love of reading.
In the second panel, MPs will explore how teachers and school library staff can encourage children to read for pleasure, how government support could help them, and what role the curriculum plays in developing children’s love of reading.