Literacy encourages success, says former director of Ofsted

Written By: Graeme Neill Publication Date: Wed, 08/06/2011 - 09:29 An early engagement with books in the home is a core function of a child's future success, the former director of Ofsted has said. Speaking at a parliamentary reception for the children's literacy charity Volunteer Reading Help, Sir Jim Rose said the work the charity did was crucial for developing children's reading skills. It has a team of volunteers who read to primary school children with poor literacy skills across England. read more Continue reading at 'The Bookseller'

[ The Bookseller | 2011-06-08 00:00:00 UTC ]

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