Only around one in four children enjoy writing in their spare time – report

Children’s Enjoyment of Writing at Historic Low: Report

A UK-wide survey shows that the number of children and young people who write for pleasure continues to decline, a literacy charity said in a June 25 social media post. The survey by the National Literacy Trust (NLT) found just one in four children and young people said they enjoy writing in their free time, a drop of more than 20 percent in 15 years. “Daily writing levels stabilised somewhat over the last year, decreasing by 0.7 percentage poin…

Sharp drop in children writing for pleasure - as experts reveal potential consequences

Only one in four children aged 8-18 say they enjoy writing in their free time, a dramatic fall in the rate, having nearly halved over the last 15 years.

Only around one in four children enjoy writing in their spare time – report

The National Literacy Trust charity has warned that writing for pleasure is in a ‘worrying state of decline’ among young people.

Children And Young People's Writing In 2025

This report builds on our previous research exploring children and young people’s writing engagement, focusing on writing in free time in early 2025.

Only one in four young people enjoy writing, National Literacy Trust research shows

Research from the National Literacy Trust has exposed the decline of children and young people writing for pleasure, suggesting a 50% drop in enjoyment over the past 15 years.

Sharp drop in children writing for pleasure as experts reveal potential consequences

A recent report indicates a sharp decline in children enjoying writing for pleasure, with only one in four aged 8 to 18 reporting such enjoyment—a drastic drop over 15 years.