A lack of male role models in school and home is turning boys off reading claim MPs.

The report is likely to conclude that boys are struggling to read in the majority of schools and most have no plan in place to tackle the gender gap.

On Monday, the cross-party committee of MPs and peers – along with the National Literacy Trust – will publish the findings of a six-month inquiry into reading failure among boys.

It is expected to make a series of sweeping recommendations designed to get boys interested in books at home and school, including more gender-specific books and the introduction of reading mentors.

Previous reports have found that nearly 10% of boys leave primary school age 11 with the reading age expected for a 7 year old at best.

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