Campaigning news
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NLT Campaigns news stories:
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24May2012Twigg calls for public speaking lessons in state schools
The shadow education secretary has called for all state school pupils to be given lessons in public speaking and interview techniques.
Posted by Fiona Lewis
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24May2012UK children more likely to be 'illiterate' than Australian or Canadian children
UK children are more likely to be functionally illiterate despite higher spending on children according to a new report from the Sutton Trust.
Posted by Fiona Lewis
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05Mar2012Celebrities get inspired for ‘Pushing the Envelope’ 2012 to raise money for the National Literacy Trust
Over 100 celebrities have designed envelopes for this year's Pushing the Envelope campaign. They will be sold via an online auction from 12 March 2012 until 22 March 2012 to raise vital funds for our charity.
Posted by Jane Woodley
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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
