Parents who read to their children at night - even after they've started school - are helping their children achieve greater academic success in school. A report out this week by the National Literacy Trust says that too many parents stop reading stories once their children have started school, robbing them of the chance to do better in national tests.
'Parental involvement in reading has more of an influence on children's achievement than any other factor - including how well educated or rich their parents are,'explains Julia Strong, organiser of the trust's campaign.
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The report found that while 53% of parents read every day to their child up to the age of four, that figure dropped to 37% in the five to eight age group. A researcher for the Trust added that parental reading sessions gave children invaluable one-to-one help. 'It gives them exposure to words and consolidates whatever's being taught in school, reinforcing it. Parents can pronounce the words again and can explain, maybe better than a teacher can.'
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