Question to the Department for Education:

To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what steps he is taking with the national literacy trust to deliver the national year of reading 2026.

This government has committed to strong foundations in reading and writing for all children and the National Year of Reading 2026 is an important part of our strategy for delivering on this commitment.

The National Year of Reading is a UK-wide campaign to address the steep decline in reading enjoyment amongst children, young people and adults. It is a department led initiative, in collaboration with the National Literacy Trust, who will lead the delivery of the campaign, working alongside a range of partners.

It includes a major physical and online marketing campaign, as well as exciting events, resources and activities in communities, libraries, schools and early years settings throughout the year.

More information will be added to the website in the coming months. Anyone interested in the campaign can sign up to the website: www.goallin.org.uk.