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Say Hello to the 2011 National Year of Communication
22 Oct 2010
Plans for the 2011 National Year of Speech, Language and Communication were unveiled this week at an event at the House of Commons.
Hello was announced at the event as The Communication Trust’s campaign to achieve the aims of the National Year of Communication. The campaign will have monthly themes and it is hoped that those working in relevant sectors will think creatively about how the themes can be used locally to get as many people involved as possible. The campaign will provide ideas and tips for activity at a local level.
The National Literacy Trust is part of The Communication Trust, the consortium of 40 not-for-profit organisations leading the year.
The aim of the National Year is to help all children and young people fulfil their potential through better communication and was originally proposed in John Bercow’s 2008 Review of Services for Children and Young People 0-19 with Speech, Language and Communication Needs.
Sarah Teather, Minister of State for Children and Families, was present to see Hello unveiled for the first time.
After the event, Michael Gove, Secretary of State for Education, said in Parliament:
“I want to work on the marvellous steps that were recommended under the previous Government in the Bercow report. I pay tribute to everyone associated with it...we want to carry forward their work.”
The National Literacy Trust is looking forward to working as part of The Communication Trust to make children’s communication skills a priority in schools and homes across the country. You can visit the Hello website to sign up for regular updates on the campaign and you can read the official media release from The Communication Trust here.
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