National Literacy Trust and Postman Pat

The National Literacy Trust (NLT) is pleased to announce its continued partnership with Postman Pat for 2008. Following successful campaigns in the past, we are happy to be continuing to work with Postman Pat to develop resources to support literacy promotion in early years settings. We are proud to be Postman Pat’s charity of choice. Postman Pat’s brand values - the importance of community and family, people working together and showing kindness and consideration for others - fit well with the work and aims of the NLT. Postman Pat is a Reading Champion There is now a 'champions read' poster featuring the nation’s favourite postie. It is available to download free-of-charge and is ideal for use in early years and foundation stage settings.Download the poster. Postman Pat’s Big Adventure Activity Pack This teaching resource is aimed at nursery practitioners and dedicated to the ‘communication, language and literacy’ component of the national curriculum. Postman Pat’s Big Adventure Activity Pack is written and approved by educational advisers and developed in association with the NLT. The teaching resource includes: - a Postman Pat DVD featuring four exciting episodes - activity sheets and lesson ideas - a competition to win a visit from Postman Pat to your school Register to receive a copy of this free activity pack by visiting the Postman Pat website on www.postmanpat.com/activitypack. Parents can find out more by visiting this section of the Postman Pat website www.postmanpat.com/parents.