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Pre-school Education: Reading

To ask the Secretary of State for Education, how her Department plans to promote the National Year of Reading within early years policy and strategy.

answeredDepartment for Education

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Answering body
Department for Education
Tabled
9 Feb 2026
Target answer date
11 Feb 2026
Answer
16 Feb 2026 · 7 calendar days after tabling

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  1. 9 Feb 2026

    Question tabled

    To ask the Secretary of State for Education, how her Department plans to promote the National Year of Reading within early years policy and strategy.

  2. 11 Feb 2026

    Target answer date

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  3. 16 Feb 2026

    Answer published

    The National Year of Reading is a UK-wide campaign aiming to tackle long-term declines in reading enjoyment.Reading together is one of the most powerful ways to build a child’s language and communication skills, strengthen early bonds, and spark a lifelon...

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