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Written question asked by Liz Jarvis (Liberal Democrat) on Wednesday, 25 June 2025, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 30 June 2025. It was answered by Catherine McKinnell (Labour) on Thursday, 3 July 2025 on behalf of the Department for Education.


Literacy: Children and Young People

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what assessment her Department has made of the potential implications for its policies of the National Literacy Trust’s report entitled Children and young people's writing in 2025, published on 12 June 2025.

Answer

High and rising school standards, with excellent foundations in reading, writing and mathematics, are at the heart of the government’s mission to break down barriers to opportunity and give every child, in every region of the country, the best start in life.

In the 2025/26 financial year, the government has committed £27.7 million to support and drive high and rising standards in reading and writing. This summer, the department will publish a Writing Framework which will be a first step to support schools in delivering high-quality writing provision across England.

The department recognises the important work of organisations such as the National Literacy Trust in promoting reading and writing and will continue to engage with them on this important issue.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
62713
Session
2024-26
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Subjects
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Link
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