Literacy news
Literacy news covers the latest news from the media and other sources, as well as updates on NLT activity. The most recent headlines are listed below and you can browse archived news by moving through the page numbers at the bottom of the page.
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Adult literacy news stories:
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22May2012Over-reliance on spellcheckers is undermining spelling skills
A third of British adults struggle to spell basic words because of an over-reliance on spellcheckers and 'autocorrect'.
Posted by Jane Woodley
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15May2012Nearly one third of British adults now e-reading
A third of British adults say they are likely to buy an e-book in the next six months.
Posted by Fiona Lewis
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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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01Dec2011Adult skills survey results released today
The new Skills for Life Survey reveals significant shifts in literacy levels.
Posted by Jane Woodley
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08Sep2011Focus on family learning in adult literacy inquiry
The National Literacy Trust welcomes the findings of the year-long Independent Inquiry into Adult Literacy, published today (8 September 2011), the 45th UNESCO International Literacy Day.
Posted by Fiona Lewis
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01Aug2011Joanna Trollope to chair the Orange Prize for Fiction in 2012
Esteemed bestselling author, Joanna Trollope, has been confirmed as Chair of Judges for the Orange Prize for Fiction in 2012.
Posted by Anna Lindsay
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27Jul2011Booker Judge expresses concern for young readers in age of information
Dame Stella Rimington, the former head of MI5 and Man Booker Prize Judge, said she was concerned that school pupils were missing out on the pleasure of reading books as technology increasingly dominates their lives.
Posted by Anna Lindsay
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27Jul2011Literacy - a core part of work to address poverty at the H.O.P.E children's centre
Capacity have recently evaluated the impact of the H.O.P.E. children's centre in Bromyard, Herefordshire. They argue that the holistic model of education and play provides a model for other centres and a way of addressing inter-generational poverty.
Posted by Emily McCoy
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14Jul2011Spelling mistakes 'cost millions' in lost online sales
Spelling mistakes on websites can seriously affect customer spending, says an online businessman. Charles Duncombe says an analysis of website figures shows a single spelling mistake can cut online sales in half.
Posted by Anna Lindsay
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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
