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03Dec2009Blogs and Social Networks linked to educational benefits
Social networking sites and blogs may provide educational benefits for children, such as greater confidence and a more positive attitude towards writing, according to research published by the National Literacy Trust today.
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09Oct2009Reading is still a big hit with kids, reveals WWE®
Upon the launch of their annual WrestleMania® Reading Challenge campaign this week, World Wrestling Entertainment® (WWE) and The National Literacy Trust (NLT) announced the results of an interesting poll.
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25Nov2008Debate reveals education sector needs earlier and stronger engagement with business
Business and education leaders met today to debate the challenge of creating a literate workforce
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21Nov2008Baby buggies may undermine child development
First ever study on the psychological effects of buggies reveals life in a 21st century baby buggy can be emotionally isolated and language-poor, which carries implications for children’s brain development.
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13Nov2008Minister of State for Schools and special guests celebrate the 15th anniversary of the National Literacy Trust
Jim Knight MP was joined by bestselling author Adele Parks, Angelina Ballerina illustrator/ author Helen Craig, The Gruffalo illustrator Axel Scheffler, footballer Graeme Murty and Bashment Artist Mr Midas.
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12Nov2008Family reading to receive a boost
A pioneering approach to encourage reading in families receives a substantial boost from HarperCollins Publishers today. The National Literacy Trust is delighted to announce that the publisher is sponsoring an innovative new pilot scheme.
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11Sep2008Get a life: Reading is key to future happiness
National Literacy Trust findings, published today by the National Year of Reading, reveal that reading can reduce loneliness, dissatisfaction with life, and even cut chances of divorce.
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25Aug2008Children’s literacy skills survive the summer heat
Research shows worth of the WHSmith Summer Read that gives over 7,000 free books to children at events throughout the summer
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14Jul2008Summit on children's poetry
The National Literacy Trust, the Poetry Book Society and Macmillan Children’s Books led a summit yesterday (14 July 2008) to examine growing concern over children’s poetry.
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08Jul2008National Literacy Trust welcomes findings of Bercow Review
The National Literacy Trust (NLT) welcomes recommendations in the independent review into the speech, language and communication needs of 0-19 year olds by John Bercow MP published today.
