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20 February 2007
30,000 young children to benefit from specialist reading tuition
Kitty Ussher MP today welcomed more help to make sure all children in Burnley can get the help they need to learn to read.
Kitty said:
“Reading is often taken for granted but it could not be more vital in a child’s development. Children need their young minds challenged and occupied and reading offers one of the best possible ways of not only improving an essential skill but provides a great hobby and a means of understanding and learning about the world around them."
“We have a responsibility to prepare our children as best we can for the future and that is why I’m supporting the new scheme that will give intensive help to the children who need it, more help to read."
“I really hope that all parents in Burnley will get involved too – in their schools, helping their children to make the most of the support available; and at home reading together as a family.”
Alan Johnson, Labour’s Education Secretary, said:
“Being able to read well is fundamental to anyone’s education but it can also be a joy. It can open up children’s eyes to fresh perspectives and make them curious about the world.”
“Research has shown that a love of reading improves a child’s life chances and that when children read for pleasure it improves their school results across the curriculum”.
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