How does the UK rate for literacy among young people?
A National Literacy Trust report from 2010 found that one in six people in the UK struggle with literacy. Even more alarming, a study by the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) placed England 22nd for literacy and 21st for numeracy out of 24 countries.
What are the reasons for poor literacy?
There are many factors behind poor literacy among young people:
How can it affect young people's prospects?
A 2008 National Literacy Trust report, Literacy Changes Lives, highlighted the relationship between literacy and five areas of a person's life: economic wellbeing, aspirations, family life, health and civic/cultural engagement.
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