There is a wealth of evidence about the benefits of continuing to read for pleasure. For instance, research cited by The Reading Agency suggests that "Reading for pleasure is more important for children's cognitive development than their parents' level of education and is a more powerful factor in life achievement than socio-economic background."

 At Bradfield, we have made reading part of our 2021/22 school development plan, with an overview in the Reading Letter below.

This page will be updated regularly with recommendations and information to help parents and carers support children and young people to enjoy what they read. 

You can start by talking to them about what they are reading right now in reading lessons, tutor time, English lessons, KS3 and KS4 book group, and their own personal reading. The tabs on the right show you more.