£81 billion a year in lost earnings and welfare spending due to low levels of literacy.
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Research and evidence is central to helping us achieve our mission. We speak to people of all ages across the UK to understand how and why they read, the successes and challenges they face and how our work can make a real difference.
£81 billion a year in lost earnings and welfare spending due to low levels of literacy.
1 in 4 children don’t reach the expected level of reading by the age of 11
Shout about the Winter Mini Challenge with this printable poster! Encourage young readers at home, your library, school, reading group or community organisation to take…
For librarians who are promoting and supporting the Winter Mini Challenge, please award this certificate of achievement to those who complete the Challenge! Encourage children…
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For librarians who are promoting and supporting the Winter Mini Challenge, please award this certificate of achievement to those who complete the Challenge! Encourage children…
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A comms toolkit to support us in promoting our Big Give Campaign.
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