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24Jan2011Children and students who write by hand learn better than those who type, according to study
The process of putting pen to paper and reading from a book seems to imprint knowledge in the brain in a more effective way than using a keyboard and computer screen.
Posted by Farah Pasha
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21Jan2011New Ofsted report highlights best practice in literacy
Oftsed, the body responsible for inspecting schools, has today released a report highlighting best practice in literacy across all age ranges.
Posted by Anna Lindsay
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20Jan2011English one of four core subjects in new slimmed down curriculum
Secretary of State Michael Gove has launched a review of what children are taught in school
Posted by Fiona Lewis
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19Jan2011National Literacy Trust welcomes release of Graham Allen MP review of early intervention
Nottingham North MP Graham Allen has released the interim findings of his review of early intervention
Posted by George Dugdale
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10Jan2011A Hollywood film is helping to highlight the challenges faced by people with stammers and communication difficulties
The King's Speech, a new film released in the United Kingdom on 7 January, explores how King George VI overcame his own debilitating stammer.
Posted by Anna Lindsay
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15Dec2010Underperforming primaries could face intervention
Almost 1,000 primary schools in England could be closed or taken over for failing to reach government standards in English and not making enough progress, primary school league tables published today show.
Posted by Farah Pasha
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10Dec2010World Book Night has 10,000 volunteer applications in seven days
World Book Night has processed 10,000 applications through its website attracting over 81,000 individual worldwide visitors since the launch.
Posted by Anna Lindsay
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09Dec2010Better World Books launches UK site
US online bookseller and literacy fundraiser Better World Books has launched a UK e-commerce site.
Posted by Farah Pasha
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02Dec2010World Book Night: One million books up for grabs
One million books are set be given away in the UK and Ireland on 5 March to mark the inaugural of World Book Night.
Posted by Farah Pasha
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26Nov2010Department for Education releases Schools White Paper
Secretary of State for Education Michael Gove has revealed plans to reform the curriculum, focus on teacher training and improve discipline in schools across England with the release of the new schools white paper.
Posted by George Dugdale
