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01Nov2007Talk To Your Baby highlights communication consequences
At a conference on Monday 26 November the National Literacy Trust’s early language initiative, Talk To Your Baby (TTYB), will discuss how early communication skills are crucial, not least as a prerequisite for social inclusion.
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31Oct2007National Literacy Trust appoints project director for Reading Is Fundamental, UK
The National Literacy Trust is pleased to announce the appointment of Judith Parke as project director of Reading Is Fundamental, UK (RIF).
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08Oct2007National Literacy Trust conference, 11 October 2007 Every home a reading home: creating an effective local strategy
Supported by UPS, the National Literacy Trust conference ‘Every home a reading home: creating an effective local strategy’,will show how local government can help to change people’s lives through literacy.
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04Oct2007WrestleMania ® Reading Challenge: World Wrestling Entertainment ® to tag team with the National Literacy Trust to promote reading in 1300 schools across the UK
This autumn World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE®) is forming a tag team with the National Literacy Trust (NLT) to target schools in England to prove that there is nothing weedy about reading!
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20Aug2007The National Literacy Trust and The Reading Agency lead partnership to manage the National Year of Reading
The National Literacy Trust and The Reading Agency are delighted that they have been appointed by the Department for Children, Schools and Families to manage the National Year of Reading in 2008.
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06Aug2007Talking made easier for parents
Talking tips for parents are now available in 12 different languages from Talk To Your Baby, a campaign run by the National Literacy Trust to encourage parents to communicate with children from birth.
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26Jul2007Reading's hot this summer
Imagine going to the library and getting to keep the books you choose. This summer children across the UK will be coming away from libraries and playschemes with books and other reading-related treats thanks to a partnership between the National Literacy
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29Jun2007Do the write thing
A new online resource will help teachers get everyone excited about writing. The website www.everybodywrites.org.uk, which is launched today, provides inspirational ideas and practical resources to support writing in schools.
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19Apr2007National Year of Reading Project Director appointed
The National Literacy Trust is delighted to announce the appointment of Honor Wilson-Fletcher as Project Director for the National Year of Reading 2008.
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17Mar2007Premier League footballers booked in for reading
Ever wondered what books footballers turn to in their spare time? David James, Ledley King and Jens Lehmann are among twenty Premiership players who have revealed their favourite books as part of an initiative called Premier League Reading Stars.
