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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Adults news stories:
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14Feb2013
Quarter of adults ‘have barely read a book in past six months’A new poll by Quick Reads has found that many adults rarely read a book.
Posted by Jane Woodley
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13Dec2012Number of adults with the literacy skills of five to seven-year-olds increases
The new Skills for Life survey examines the maths, English and Information and Communication Technology levels of adults across England.
Posted by Fiona Lewis
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05Nov2012We are a KPMG Charity Partner
KPMG is today announcing new national charity partnerships with the National Literacy Trust, Dyslexia Action and Shelter.
Posted by Jane Woodley
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22Oct2012Man Booker shortlisted author inspires prisoners to read
Stephen Kelman, author of Pigeon English, has visited prisons in Lewes and Brixton to encourage prisoners to read as part of our innovative project, funded by the Booker Prize Foundation.
Posted by Sam Brookes
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03Aug2012'Military style' education will boost prisoners' skills
Prisoners given maths and English lessons to boost their chances of finding work once they are released.
Posted by Jane Woodley
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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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02May2012Magazine publishers pledge to tackle literacy through launch of MagAid
A new literacy project will use magazines to promote reading in partnership with our Young Readers Programme.
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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07Mar2012Undergraduates struggle to write essays
A professor has warned that teaching writing using a formulaic manner is preventing students from articulating their ideas at degree level.
Posted by Jane Woodley
