Literacy10 hrs agoNew reading, maths and attendance targets to boost school standardsIt comes a week after results showed Welsh teens lagging further behind their peers across the UK.10 hrs ago2 days agoDisadvantaged pupils read less, report suggestsChildren from low income families are less likely to read for pleasure than others, a report says.2 days ago2 days agoNew book festival launched in cityThe main aim of October's event is to share a passion for reading and help improve literacy levels.2 days ago4 days agoDolly Parton book scheme to launch in market townChildren in Selby are to receive free books through country music icon Dolly Parton's literacy scheme.4 days ago8 days agoAre Scottish pupils getting worse at reading?Scotland was once a PISA top performer. Why are scores now falling?8 days ago8 days agoEngland up in reading, maths and science rankings as Scotland and Wales fall behindThe latest Pisa report also warned of a global decline in teenagers' reading skills.8 days ago7 Sept 2026Book swaps turn seafront into open-air libraryHolidaymakers and locals are urged to borrow, exchange, or replace books in the Little Libraries. 7 Sept 20263 Sept 2026People struggle to read health advice, report saysA Surrey council report warns many residents struggle to understand and use health information.3 Sept 202629 Aug 2026Dolly Parton's dad couldn't read - it inspired her to send books to millions of childrenFamilies across the globe share how free books from Parton's Imagination Library helped their children.29 Aug 2026...
