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New website for literacy
26 Feb 2010
Launch of new online resource reveals today’s top literacy issues are the impact of technology and family reading
The new National Literacy Trust website (officially launching Monday 1 March) is a free resource providing literacy news and debate, opportunities for engagement with our campaigns for reading and better literacy, extensive research and policy information, a Wiki of good literacy practice, and a wealth of resources for professionals.
The website will feature blogs on literacy issues from experts including the Director of the National Literacy Trust. A competition to launch the new website which asked for suggestions for the Director’s first blog, revealed that the current top literacy issues are the impact of new technologies, such as Facebook and e-books, and the importance of family literacy. The winning entry suggested that the first blog should look at how we can make literacy fun and exciting in an age of assessment and accountability.
The website will showcase the new National Literacy Trust brand, also launching this Monday. The new brand, designed by Loman Street Studios, celebrates the National Literacy Trust’s holistic approach to supporting literacy and the partnerships and networks that make the charity’s work possible. The new logo is constructed of four translucent panels which express the potent combination of reading, writing, speaking and listening skills; crucial for combating inequality and supporting social mobility.
The website will also feature a new campaigning section, which will provide an opportunity to take action for literacy and reading. The National Literacy Trust Twitter feed and Facebook page provide extended ways to keep up to date with literacy news and to get involved with literacy projects and campaigns.
National Literacy Trust Director Jonathan Douglas says:
“The new website is a fantastic resource for teachers, librarians and anyone else with a passion for literacy and the benefits it brings. The new site makes it simple to search online for literacy news and resources and to get involved with literacy projects and campaigns.
“The Trust’s energy and focus will also be reflected in the way that we look. The website will feature our new logo and visual identity which reflects our passion for working in partnership, sharing our knowledge and adopting creativity approaches to literacy.”
Visit the new website at www.literacytrust.org.uk today.
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For further information about or to arrange an interview with National Literacy Trust Director Jonathan Douglas, please contact Anna Lindsay, National Literacy Trust Public Relations Officer on 0207 820 6256 or Anna.Lindsay@literacytrust.org.uk.
Notes to Editor
1. About the National Literacy Trust
The National Literacy Trust is an independent charity that transforms lives through literacy. We believe that society will only be fair when everyone has the literacy skills they need to communicate, to fulfil their potential and to contribute more to society. We campaign to improve public understanding of the vital importance of literacy, as well as delivering projects and working in partnership to reach those most in need of support.
To help us transform lives through literacy, you can make a donation. To find out how visit http://www.literacytrust.org.uk/About/donate.html
National Literacy Trust is a registered charity no. 1116260, and a company limited by guarantee, no. 5836486. Registered in England and Wales. Registered address: 68 South Lambeth Road, London SW8 1RL. Tel: 020 7587 1842.
