New research on the impact of eBooks on reading for pleasure has been published by the National Literacy Trust and Pearson, revealing that despite eBooks having a positive impact on primary children’s reading, access remains a barrier for the majority.

Using eBooks to support reading for pleasure in 2023 brings together responses from more than 500 primary educators and found:

● Around 3 in 5 (56%) primary teachers use digital tools and resources to support literacy in the classroom


● Three times more teachers whose pupils had access to eBooks rated their school’s culture of reading for pleasure as excellent than those whose pupils did not have access


● Three times as many teachers whose pupils had access to eBooks felt it increased their pupils’ reading confidence than those whose pupils did not have access


● Only 1 in 3 (33%) teachers who use digital tools say their pupils have access to a school eBook library and 1 in 6 (16%) have access to one at home.

The insights indicate a strong appetite from primary teachers for diverse, adaptive choices that bring all learners enjoyment through reading, but barriers facing schools across the country cannot be overlooked.

With reading enjoyment at its lowest level in 15 years, it is imperative that we explore every way possible to support children’s reading. 

To find out more and read the report, visit: go.pearson.com/nltreport.

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