Success stories
8 Sep 2010
Her Royal Highness The Duchess of Cornwall visits National Literacy Trust project to celebrate International Literacy Day
Today, in recognition of International Literacy Day, Her Royal Highness The Duchess of Cornwall is visiting an inspirational National Literacy Trust project in Wiltshire where she will read an extract from Hairy Maclary.
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8 Sep 2010
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7 Sep 2010
Sure Start continues to stay in the news
The Government’s intention to return Sure Start to its ‘original purpose’ continues to spark discussion.
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24 Aug 2010
Libraries raise literacy standards and must be funded
Director Jonathan Douglas looks at the debate around cuts to public library services and argues for the vital role that libraries play in raising literacy levels.
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16 Aug 2010
The national literacy challenge: our priorities under the Coalition Government
Director Jonathan Douglas discusses the National Literacy Trust's priorities under the new government in light of the forthcoming Spending Review.
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5 Aug 2010
Literacy at a local level: the impact of cuts, restructures and Big Society
Emily McCoy, Manager of Partners in Literacy, discusses how to ensure that support for literacy is maintained at a local level.
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11 Aug 2010
Spreading the word
Caroyln Lee, freelance early years consultant from Harrow, talks about her Early Reading Connects model she has been cascading to early years settings in Harrow.
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11 Aug 2010
Pupils learn the art of storytelling
Ledbury Primary School pupils go to Herefordshire Council’s Children’s Centre to put their storytelling skills into practice.
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21 Jul 2010
Top of the game
Elizabeth Jackson, Literacy Coordinator at Audenshaw Primary School explains how their "Top Trumps Tournament" has raised the profile of the library and given pupils a chance to practise their communication skills.
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