Many children don’t see themselves as readers, but they do see themselves in football – as fans, as players, as part of a community. For young people who have disengaged with traditional reading materials, football can act as a powerful motivator.
What has football done for reading? (Quite a lot actually)
For 25 years, the National Literacy Trust has used the transformative power of football to change lives through literacy, and it has seen the impact it can have. Discover how its Sport and Literacy programmes, which are powered by partnerships with organisations including the Premier League, are opening the door to reading in a way that feels relevant and accessible.