We recognise the importance of inspiring a love of reading and writing for pleasure. Our innovative and engaging approaches are equipping learners with the language, reading and writing skills they need to do so.
We believe that businesses have a key role to play in improving UK literacy levels. The Vision for Literacy Business Pledge 2022 is an example of the difference we can make by working together with businesses, charities, schools and government to prioritise literacy skills. We have joined with 87 other leading businesses to sign up to the pledge and are committed to working in our local community to tackle this problem and help safeguard the economic future of the next generation
88 businesses have signed the Vision for Literacy Business Pledge 2022, committing to take action to improve literacy levels in the UK and help secure the economic future of the next generation
My Twist on a Tale is our annual FREE writing competition. In 2022 it returned for a fourth year running with a brand-new theme, Represent!
Our judges are currently reading and exploring all the wonderful entries we received this year. Winners will be announced in early 2023.
Research has revealed time and time again that reading for pleasure supports our young learners to become better readers, and is integral in fostering life skills. What's more, reading for just 10 minutes every day can improve your mental wellbeing.
Find out more about the benefits of reading for pleasure in our blogs, and see what resources we have available to support you to encourage your pupils to read for pleasure.
