Success stories

What have we achieved so far?

Since our foundation in 1993, literacy levels have increased by 24%, with 80% of 11-year-olds reaching the stage expected for their age group in 2009, compared with only 56% in 1995. Yet, as demands on literacy skills are rapidly increasing, there is still much to do to reach those people who are in most need of literacy support.

Early years sector successes:

• 23Feb2010
  Early Reading Connects reaches thousands

  Over 2,500 early years organisations signed up to Early Reading Connects in the first year since its launch.

• 23Feb2010
  Talk To Your Baby provides thousands with resources

  Talk To Your Baby has 32 resources for parents and practitioners which are downloaded, on average, over 7,000 times each week.

• 15Feb2010
  Investigating and innovating

  We investigate and innovate, conducting research to improve and measure the effectiveness of services and support for people who need help with literacy.