Summer Holiday Reading Regime

EDM number 401 in 2012-13, proposed by Barry Sheerman on 16/07/2012.
Categorised under the topics of Children and families and Schools.

That this House is aware of the critical link between early literacy and reading skills for the later development and success of children in their journey through life; and recognises that it is vital that children read or are read to from the very earliest age possible and that in the school holidays it is particularly important for children to engage in reading activities every single day.

This motion has been signed by a total of 15 MPs.