Why is reading well at 11 so important?
Reading is the key to unlocking any child's future potential. And for our poorest kids it's one of the best routes out of poverty.
Children who read well by 11 do better at school, get better exam results and do better in the workplace - they're also best placed to give their own children the best start in life.
However, here in the UK, far too many children leave primary school every year without being a confident reader. This includes 40% of children from our poorest families.
This has terrible knock on effects for these kids' future prospects. The UK has a strong link between low pay, unemployment and poor reading skills. Not reading well can mean a life sentence of poverty.
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