News
Early Years news stories:
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01Mar2012World Book Day 2012 supported by David Cameron
David Cameron has pledged his support for World Book Day, explaining it helps children to develop a love of reading from an early age.
Posted by Jane Woodley
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29Feb2012Our literacy campaign puts spotlight on parents
Our new research has revealed that a third of parents don't realise they are the most important influence on their child's language and literacy development.
Posted by Jane Woodley
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26Feb2012Bookstart celebrates 20 years
Booktrust is celebrating 20 years of its Bookstart early reading programme, which gives free books to babies, toddlers and three-year-olds.
Posted by Sam Brookes
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07Feb2012One child in four faces risks to their educational development
A quarter of children are living in family situations that threaten their educational development.
Posted by Fiona Lewis
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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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11Jan2012McDonald’s UK to put books into the hands of families
McDonald’s UK is to hand out around nine million popular children’s books with its Happy Meals.
Posted by Jane Woodley
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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
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08Nov2011Reading to children can set them on path to success
PISA report looks at the impact of parents' participation in their children's learning.
Posted by Fiona Lewis
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03Nov2011Rise in the number of pre-school children taking part in library activities
There has been an increase in the number of under-fives attending events at public libraries.
Posted by Fiona Lewis
