Is reading for pleasure the single biggest factor in how well a child does in life?
If a child loves reading, how big a difference does that make to their future success?
In a much-repeated claim, often sourced to a 2002 OECD report, it is suggested that it makes the biggest difference there is – that reading for pleasure is the biggest factor in future success.
But is that true? We speak to Miyako Ikeda from the OECD and Professor Alice Sullivan from University College London.
Presenter / series producer: Tom Colls Reporter / producer: Debbie Richford Production co-ordinator: Brenda Brown Sound mix: Graham Puddifoot Editor: Richard Vadon
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