4.1 Myth
Statutory requirements of curricula around the world differ, however, in England and Scotland, Reading for Pleasure is mandated in curricula framework. Just as it is not ‘optional’ to teach fractions or punctuation, it is not optional to develop children’s enjoyment of reading. Reading for Pleasure tends to be side-lined when its significance is not well understood by teachers, parents or school governors, but in England, school inspectors assess how well staff develop children’s love of reading
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