Witham Reading News Today

The initiative helps school children in Witham, Braintree, the Maldon district, and part of Colchester, boost their literacy skills.

WITHAM MP Priti Patel has launched her annual school literacy campaign ‘Get Witham Reading 2023’.

SCHOOLS across Witham have been getting their pupils reading as part of a campaign led by their MP.

SCHOOLS across Witham have been getting their pupils reading as part of a campaign led by their MP.

A CAMPAIGN to get children reading is back for its tenth year.

She said: “It continues to be a pleasure and a privilege to hold this campaign every year and I am delighted that it has reached its tenth anniversary. “For me, there is no greater gift that you can give to a young person than the ability to read, particularly when it is for pleasure. “Reading shouldn’t just be a tool for use in school – it should also be a route to escaping into and enjoying many other worlds and walks of life during leisure time.” The Conservative MP added...

She said: “It continues to be a pleasure and a privilege to hold this campaign every year and I am delighted that it has reached its tenth anniversary. “For me, there is no greater gift that you can give to a young person than the ability to read, particularly when it is for pleasure. “Reading shouldn’t just be a tool for use in school – it should also be a route to escaping into and enjoying many other worlds and walks of life during leisure time.” The Conservative MP added...