Our research into writing covers behaviours, attitudes and skills of children and young people. We look at writing in every form and genre from poetry and lyrics to letters and essays, alongside its links with wellbeing and attainment in other areas.
2 in 5 (39.8%) children and young people said at the beginning of 2020 that they enjoy writing; this is an increase on the number of children and young people from the year before (35.8%). Our research found that during school closures, when they had more time, children and young people found themselves writing for enjoyment more, and that this helped ease feelings of anxiety related to the pandemic. Find out more.
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