£81 billion a year in lost earnings and welfare spending due to low levels of literacy.
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Reading for pleasure and empowerment makes us more aware and informed. It helps us grow our imaginations. It makes us more empathetic and understanding of other people and cultures. It supports our health and wellbeing. It increases our ability to learn new skills. It helps us to communicate our ideas more effectively. It opens doors. It brings joy.
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£81 billion a year in lost earnings and welfare spending due to low levels of literacy.
1 in 4 children don’t reach the expected level of reading by the age of 11
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The Reading Agency is excited to announce the theme for this year’s Summer Reading Challenge: Marvellous Makers! Developed in partnership with Create, this year’s Challenge aims to fire up children’s imaginations and unleash storytelling and creativity through the power of reading.
We are looking for a self-sufficient and organised Finance Officer to join our team.
Closing date for applications: Monday 8 April
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