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14Jun2011
National Literacy Trust launches London volunteering schemeThe Mayor of London, Boris Johnson today launched a new reading and literacy project to help young children who are struggling with their learning development.
Posted by George Dugdale
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08Jun2011Fund to boost London child numeracy and literacy
Businesses in London have been asked to donate £3m to improve child numeracy and literacy skills in the capital.
Posted by Anna Jones
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08Jun2011Rich children "have superior vocabularies by age of five"
Study reveals 18-month gap in progress between five-year-olds from different socioeconomic backgrounds.
Posted by Anna Jones
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23May2011New national curriculum could reach into the home
A reformed national curriculum could reach beyond the school gates and help pupils to learn at home, the man leading the Government's review has revealed.
Posted by George Dugdale
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17May2011Lord Boswell: Literacy is a moral issue
The minister formerly responsible for adult learning emphasises the importance of literacy.
Posted by Sam Brookes
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16May2011Failure to tackle poor literacy is threatening action on child poverty
A new National Literacy Trust report published today highlights the level of literacy need across the country and the gap in local response.
Posted by Anna Lindsay
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16May2011Reading for fun vital to excellence in English, states Ofsted report
Schools need to encourage pupils to read for fun to achieve outstanding standards in English, Ofsted said recently.
Posted by Anna Lindsay
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13May2011Winner of National Literacy Trust and Build-A-Bear Workshop® storywriting competition announced
Cara, nine, has been announced as the winner of the National Literacy Trust and Build-A-Bear Workshop® storywriting competition.
Posted by Anna Lindsay
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12May2011Need to improve writing standards in your school? Learn how with Pie Corbett
Talk for Writing conferences taking place in York, Birmingham and London in June will show you how to transform literacy in your school.
Posted by Anna Lindsay
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09May2011Children's authors challenge Michael Gove's reading lists
Children's authors Michael Rosen and Alan Gibbons are getting ready to reject a proposal that argues primary schools should be given government-approved lists of books.
Posted by Anna Lindsay
