News
National Young Readers' Programme news stories:
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12May2010Latest figures reveal an increase in children’s library lending
The Chartered Institute of Public Finance and Accountancy (CIPFA) have revealed that despite a continuing decline in adult lending, the number of children’s books borrowed from libraries has increased.
Posted by Anna Lindsay
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12May2010Michael Gove announced as Secretary of State in new Department for Education
Following the finalisation of the Liberal Conservative coalition Government, new cabinet ministers have been appointed. The Liberal Democrats have been given five cabinet posts, with the rest being filled by Conservative MPs. Michael Gove has been appoint
Posted by George Dugdale
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10May2010
Get your World Cup (tool)kit on in time for the big kick-offNational Literacy Trust and children’s author Tom Palmer launch free football-inspired literacy resource.
Posted by Anna Lindsay
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14Apr2010
New research reveals a third of boys struggle to find books that interest themA new study by the National Literacy Trust* of 17,089 pupils aged from eight to 16 has revealed that almost one-third (32.3%) of boys agree with the statement ‘I can’t find anything to read that interests me’.
Posted by Anna Lindsay
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29Mar2010The Premier League Reading Stars Challenge
Order your free Premier League Reading Stars Challenge toolkit today!
Posted by Sarah Zoysa
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24Mar2010
FILMCLUB project has positive impact on literacyResearch by FILMCLUB, a DCSF (Department for Children, Schools and Families) initiative that supports schools to run free film clubs, shows that there are educational and social benefits to watching, discussing and reviewing a broad range of films.
Posted by Anna Lindsay
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02Mar2010
National Young Readers' Programme is the new name for RIF UKNow in its 15th year, Reading is Fundamental (RIF) has undergone some significant changes since its inception. The National Young Readers’ Programme is a name that highlights what we are doing to help children and young people to become readers by seeing
Posted by Lizzie Poulton
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16Feb2010Disadvantaged children ‘lag a year behind’ middle class children at school research suggests
Children from disadvantaged backgrounds are a year behind middle class pupils by the time they start school, a study reveals.
Posted by Anna Lindsay
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04Dec2009Literacy Commission releases report on literacy in Scotland
The Literacy Commission has today released a report that states approximately one fifth of Scottish adults do not have the literacy skills they need for their daily lives.
Posted by Anna Lindsay
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30Nov2009Winner of the Booktrust Teenage Prize 2009
Neil Gaiman's book, The Graveyard Book, has been announced as the winner of the Booktrust Teenage Prize 2009.
Posted by Sarah Zoysa
