News
Children news stories:
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31May2012Rise in the number of British children using Americanisms in their writing
A report based on entries to a BBC short story competition has found that British children are increasingly using American English in their writing.
Posted by Jane Woodley
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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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21May2012Michael Rosen calls for children to be given automatic library membership
Michael Rosen has said that although the government's favoured system of synthetic phonics is a good way of breaking down single words, it did not necessarily promote reading.
Posted by Jane Woodley
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16May2012Top authors join our commission on boys’ reading
MPs and members of the House of Lords are taking part in our commission on boys' reading. They were given evidence by a range of academics, teachers, charities and authors in the House of Commons yesterday.
Posted by Fiona Lewis
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15May2012Estyn report finds basic skills development failings in Welsh schools
Schools' inspectorate Estyn has warned that many schools in Wales are failing to plan basic skills teaching for 11-14 year-olds.
Posted by Fiona Lewis
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15May2012Nearly one third of British adults now e-reading
A third of British adults say they are likely to buy an e-book in the next six months.
Posted by Fiona Lewis
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02May2012Magazine publishers pledge to tackle literacy through launch of MagAid
A new literacy project will use magazines to promote reading in partnership with our Young Readers Programme.
Posted by Fiona Lewis
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02May2012We need your thoughts on boys' reading
We are undertaking a commission into boys' reading and are keen to receive real examples from practitioners.
Posted by Jane Woodley
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11Apr2012Come to our Hay Festival seminar with Frank Cottrell Boyce
Our free breakfast seminar for teachers at the 2012 Hay Festival on 7 June offers a unique insight into the effective teaching of writing at Key Stage 1 and 2.
Posted by Fiona Lewis
