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Conclusion 17

2nd Report - Reading for Pleasure Published 17 Jul 2026 Addressed to Department for Education

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Conclusion (the committee's words)
The Department and Ofsted should update the early years foundation stage profile and early years inspection framework to emphasise that, for young children, reading should be focused on building enjoyment and engagement over school readiness and the teaching of phonics. (Recommendation, Paragraph 57)

From: Education Committee, 2nd Report - Reading for Pleasure (HC 150), 17 July 2026

Government response

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