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Social inclusion news stories:
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12Apr2011Libraries only cater for the middle class, claims MP John Redwood
John Redwood, MP for Wokingham, defended library closures on the basis that they are only accessible to the middle class, not disadvantaged children.
Posted by Anna Lindsay
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04Feb2011Her Royal Highness The Duchess of Cornwall honours services to literacy with reception at Clarence House
To celebrate National Storytelling Week (29 January to 5 February) Patron of the National Literacy Trust HRH The Duchess of Cornwall held a lunchtime reception on Thursday (3 February) to honour those who have made a valuable contribution to literacy
Posted by Anna Lindsay
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04Feb2011Save Our Libraries Day to take place on 5 February
Save Our Libraries Day, taking place on 5 February, is a day of action that hopes to bring greater attention to the cuts and closures facing many public library services.
Posted by Anna Lindsay
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01Feb2011Difficulties caused by low income can get in the way of good parenting
A report by think-tank Demos has found that issues linked with low income such as cramped, poor-quality housing, and lack of routine can have a negative impact on parenting.
Posted by Jennifer Cole
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01Feb2011The Equality Strategy
The government has released "The Equality Strategy – Building a Fairer Britain", focusing on the principles of equal treatment and equal opportunity. The strategy states that there are still opportunities that are closed to the disadvantaged and makes pro
Posted by Jennifer Cole
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01Feb2011Troubled families to get support
David Cameron has pledged to give families with multiple problems, such as unemployment or drug or alcohol dependency, extra support in a pilot scheme in six to ten areas across the country.
Posted by Jennifer Cole
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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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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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04Jan2011Walker Books reaches £30,000 fundraising target for the National Literacy Trust
Children’s independent publisher Walker Books and the National Literacy Trust are delighted to announce that Walker Books has raised £30,000 for the charity’s work to support the literacy of children and adults across the UK.
Posted by Anna Lindsay
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10Dec2010Minister for Children and Families calls on local areas to prioritise literacy
National Literacy Trust is praised for its work with local authorities, embedding literacy support across communities as a cost-effective way of improving life chances.
Posted by Jennifer Cole
