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Research Report: Children and young people’s reading in 2024

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Children who enjoy reading and do it often are more likely to have good reading skills. But research shows reading for pleasure is also linked to attainment in other areas including vocabulary development, cognitive performance, building empathy and mental wellbeing.
EYFS reforms increased the focus on developing children's literacy skills. Picture: atikinka/AdobeStock
There was a steep decline in the number of children reading for enjoyment last year. Picture: Atikinka2/AdobeStock

The National Literacy Trust has measured children and young people’s reading habits over many years and has conducted an annual UK-wide survey since 2010. Its 2024 report had a particular focus on the extent to which children are reading for enjoyment.

Published by National Literacy Trust, November 2024

RESEARCH OBJECTIVE

Children who enjoy reading and do it often are more likely to have good reading skills. But research shows reading for pleasure is also linked to attainment in other areas including vocabulary development, cognitive performance, building empathy and mental wellbeing. The National Literacy Trust has measured children and young people’s reading habits over many years and has conducted an annual UK-wide survey since 2010. Its 2024 report had a particular focus on the extent to which children are reading for enjoyment.

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