Reading scheme axed due to school spending cuts

Written By: Bookseller Staff Publication Date: Mon, 19/09/2011 - 09:39 A primary schools project that has helped thousands of struggling young pupils to read is being axed by the government, according to the National Association of Head Teachers (NAHT). The Reading Recovery Project involves daily one to one half hour reading sessions with pupils. According to research by London University's Institute of Education, the project improves literacy over a short and long term period. read more Continue reading at 'The Bookseller'

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