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The evidence the Committee has seen points to a sharp drop off in reading for...

Conclusion
The evidence the Committee has seen points to a sharp drop off in reading for pleasure amongst teenagers, but the Department is focusing its efforts on school libraries in primary schools. The Department should extend its pledge to fund a library in every primary school to include every secondary school. (Recommendation, Paragraph 160)
Addressee Bodies
Department for Education
Timeline
Report published 17 Jul 2026