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16May2012Top authors join commission on boys’ reading
MPs and members of the House of Lords are investigating why boys struggle with reading as part of our commission on boys' reading. They received evidence from a range of academics, teachers, charities and authors.
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13Dec2011Closure of respected Schools Library Service blow to literacy and learning
Hertfordshire Schools Library Services, one of England’s largest and most respected Schools Library Services, is set to close in the New Year.
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08Dec2011The Duchess of Cornwall devotes day to children’s literacy
Her Royal Highness The Duchess of Cornwall celebrated young readers and writers. At Clarence House she met the one millionth person to be supported by the National Literacy Trust, and a child from the school that has fundraised the most for the charity.
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05Dec20113.8 million children in UK do not own a book
Our new report reveals that the number of children who do not own a book is increasing. We are responding to the findings by launching our Christmas Gift of Reading fundraising appeal.
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20Jul2011Haven to give away nearly 50,000 books
Haven Holidays has teamed up with the National Literacy Trust's Words for Life campaign to give away nearly 50,000 books to children on their 35 family holiday parks.
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19Jul2011New reading project supports young carers
The National Literacy Trust has run a pilot project to improve the opportunities of young carers by encouraging them to read for pleasure.
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06Jul2011
Love to read with the Premier League: Be one of 1,000 schools and libraries to take part free of chargeAre your pupils more interested in football than reading? The National Literacy Trust is launching the 2011/12 Premier League Reading Stars initiative to turn football fans into reading fans.
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21Jun2011National Literacy Trust calls on school students to share their passion with WWE® Superstars and Divas
Independent charity the National Literacy Trust has launched a brand new and exciting competition called Voice It! in partnership with WWE® Entertainment.
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14Jun2011National Literacy Trust launches London volunteering scheme
The Mayor of London, Boris Johnson today launched a new reading and literacy project to help young children (aged 3-5 years) who are struggling with their learning development.
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10Jun2011National Literacy Trust urges new dads to embrace basic "TLC" rules in first three years of their baby's life
This Father’s Day, the National Literacy Trust is launching a brand new Dads section to its recently launched and highly popular www.talktoyourbaby.org.uk website, dedicated to helping new dads communicate more with their young children.
