Success stories
1 Sep 2010
Study finds that girls think they are cleverer than boys from age four
Girls think they are cleverer, more successful and harder working than boys from as young as four, a study has found.
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31 Aug 2010
Assessments reveal 100,000 seven-year-olds are failing to master the basics of writing
Figures from the Department of Education show that tens of thousands of seven-year-olds are still struggling to master the basics in literacy.
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27 Aug 2010
National Literacy Trust makes submission to Spending Review
We call for renewed focus on literacy in the Spending Review following Government's invitation for submissions on how public services could deliver more for less.
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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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