A review by the Education Hub found just 60 percent of the country's 15-year-olds were achieving above the most basic levels of reading and writing.
This means 40 percent of 15-year-olds struggle with reading and writing, so what role do parents need to play in encouraging their kids to read? Expert Nathan Wallis joins the Weekend Collective with his advice.
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