1. How to Help Children be Literate and Reach their Potential
Amy Mortimer, Communications Manager

2. Why reading really matters
“Finding ways to engage pupils in reading may be one of the most effective ways to leverage social change”.
Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development, 2002

3. It’s never too young to start

4. Department for Education
Show them the way
‘Mothers’ and fathers’ involvement in reading is the most important determinant of their child’s early language and literacy skills.’
Department for Education

5. Enhancing core skills
Speaking
Listening
Reading
Writing

6. An Enriching Experience
Forms a strong loving bond
Generates a love of books and stories
Calms and settles
Develops empathy and emotional intelligence
Creates happy memories
Teaches children about the world

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