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03Feb2012Libraries in spotlight
National Libraries Day marks a year of protests against library closures
Posted by Jane Woodley
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17Jan2012Warning over cuts to speech therapy
The Government’s Communication Champion says cuts to speech therapy services could force thousands of children to wait months for support.
Posted by Jane Woodley
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08Dec2011Her Royal Highness The Duchess of Cornwall meets our 1 millionth beneficiary
At a reception at Clarence House, our Patron the Duchess of Cornwall met the one millionth person supported by our work and a child from a school that fundraised for us this year.
Posted by Fiona Lewis
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08Dec2011Two-thirds 'fail new primary phonics reading check'
The test-run of a new primary school reading check suggests two-thirds of pupils are likely to fail it when it is introduced in England next year.
Posted by Jane Woodley
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05Dec20113.8 million children in the 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.
Posted by Fiona Lewis
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01Dec2011Adult skills survey results released today
The new Skills for Life Survey reveals significant shifts in literacy levels.
Posted by Jane Woodley
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29Nov2011Support us by bidding in the Big Give Charity Auction.
Bid on an original painting by Michael Foreman and raise funds for the National Literacy Trust.
Posted by Fiona Lewis
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24Nov2011Select Committee launches inquiry into library closures
The Culture, Media and Sport Committee invites submissions on the impact of library closures.
Posted by Fiona Lewis
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14Nov2011
Give the Gift of Reading, with a gorgeous festive cardChoose an exclusive gift card, The Gruffallo, Charlie and Lola or Ros Asquith, and support the work of the National Literacy Trust by giving the Gift of Reading.
Posted by Fiona Lewis
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10Nov2011Reading with child 'highlight of the day for parents'
Survey suggests parents in England and Northern Ireland are spending more time reading to their children.
Posted by Fiona Lewis
