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Partners in Literacy news stories:
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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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30Apr2010New survey reveals that children are missing out on bedtime stories
A new survey from Oxford University Press of 300 teachers has discovered that more than half believe many children in their classes have never been read a bedtime story.
Posted by Anna Lindsay
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09Apr2010SATs tests limit children’s education, says teachers' leader
Christine Blower, general secretary of the National Union of Teachers, has said national tests for 10 and 11-year-olds, formerly known as SATs, contravene the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child.
Posted by Anna Jones
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25Mar2010DCSF shows how to combat disadvantage
A report aimed at boosting the achievement of disadvantaged children and those at risk of falling behind has been published by the DCSF.
Posted by Edward Mather
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25Mar2010Principles drafted for centre outreach
Draft plans from the Department for Children, Schools and Families could mean that every children’s centre outreach service could soon have to comply with a set of core principles and standards.
Posted by Edward Mather
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25Mar2010Talking to your baby boosts their brainpower
Researchers have found that even before children begin to speak, words play an important role in their brain development. And for three month old babies, words influence their thinking better than any other kinds of sounds, including musical tones.
Posted by Edward Mather
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16Mar2010Families to be given personal introduction to Sure Start for advice during pregnancy and beyond
As part of new plans announced in their maternity and early years review, the Government has promised to support families by offering all parents-to-be their own personal Sure Start contact.
Posted by Edward Mather
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15Mar2010NLT announces two new evaluation studies
Read more about the ERS evaluation report of cross-authority partnership working during the National Year of Reading Campaign. In addition, the mid-point evaluation summary of the NLT's project Partners in Literacy, is now available.
Posted by Emily Mottram
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18Feb2010Pupils use home computers for schoolwork
A Microsoft study has found that 37% of secondary pupils use computers for study every day at home. This is more intensive usage than at school with only 30% of pupils using computers every day.
Posted by Anna Lindsay
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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
