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06Dec2012Reggae Reggae Sauce creator Levi Roots to inspire students to improve their communication skills
Dragons' Den entrepreneur Levi Roots has become an ambassador for the National Literacy Trust's Words for Work programme.
Posted by Jane Woodley
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29Mar2012New report shows illiteracy costing the world $1.19 trillion
The World Literacy Foundation has released a report highlighting that nearly 800 million people across the world lack basic reading and writing skills. It also shows that the UK suffers significantly from the costs of poor literacy.
Posted by Fiona Lewis
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16Feb2012Pupils banned from using slang in school
Pupils at an academy have been ordered to stop using slang to improve their job prospects.
Posted by Jane Woodley
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25Nov2011Hello 'Shines a Light' on communication
Shine a Light Awards recognise services and communities that have excelled in supporting children communication.
Posted by Fiona Lewis
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13Sep2011
Words for Work improves communication skills for young peopleAccording to the evaluation report published today, communication and employability project Words for Work has significantly improved the communication skills of pupils.
Posted by Laura Kenwright
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09May2011CBI criticises schools over "inadequate" literacy
A survey conducted by the Confederation of British Industry (CBI) shows that many employers are dissatisfied with school leavers' use of English.
Posted by Anna Lindsay
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04May2011'Kevin the teenager’ male stereotype 'so unfair’
New research shows boys are more confident communicators than girls.
Posted by Anna Lindsay
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11Apr2011Government confirms resignation of Ofsted chief
The chief inspector of Ofsted, Christine Gilbert, has resigned and will leave the position at the end of June, the Department for Education (DfE) has confirmed.
Posted by Anna Lindsay
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08Apr2011Outgoing director general of the British Chambers of Commerce believes schools are failing to ready pupils for work
School leavers do not have the skills needed for the world of work, forcing companies to spend billions of pounds bringing them up to speed, a business leader has said.
Posted by Anna Lindsay
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06Apr2011Department for Education announces funding for synthetic phonics
Schools Minister Nick Gibb today announced a matched funding scheme to help primary schools teach systematic synthetic phonics.
Posted by George Dugdale
