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.

Policy successes:

• 08Jun2010
  Raising government awareness of literacy issues

  Campaigning to raise awareness of literacy issues in the UK is a core part of our work. We pressurise government to adopt literacy policies that will effect real change.