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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Children news stories:
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25Nov2010Dogs enrolled to support literacy in schools
Thousands of highly trained dogs are being primed for calls from schools looking for a sympathetic, and furry, ear for children with reading difficulties
Posted by Anna Lindsay
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22Nov2010Nick Hornby launches the Ministry of Stories
Bestselling novelist Nick Hornby is launching an exciting new literacy venture in East London to inspire a "nation of storytellers in the UK".
Posted by Anna Lindsay
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17Nov2010
Her Royal Highness The Duchess of Cornwall becomes Patron of the National Literacy Trust after joining bus journey celebrationHer Royal Highness The Duchess of Cornwall and famous children’s authors joined an event today (17 November) to mark 15 years of the National Literacy Trust’s programme for children in disadvantaged communities
Posted by Anna Lindsay
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12Nov2010Authors condemn London library cuts
Writers including Charlie Higson, Will Self and Helen Dunmore have joined former Poet Laureate Andrew Motion in condemning plans by councils that could see 130 London libraries closed.
Posted by Anna Lindsay
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09Nov2010
Tom Palmer competition winners...Today we can announce the winners of the Tom Palmer writing competition.
Posted by Jim Sells
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22Oct2010Say Hello to the 2011 National Year of Communication
Plans for the 2011 National Year of Speech, Language and Communication were unveiled this week at an event at the House of Commons.
Posted by Anna Lindsay
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21Oct2010Protests begin over library cuts in Nottinghamshire
One hundred writers, academics, publishers and booksellers have put their names to a letter of protest to Nottinghamshire County Council over its planned reductions in library staffing, opening hours and a 75% cut in its book fund.
Posted by Anna Lindsay
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20Oct2010Spending Review: “The most important ingredient of a 21st century economy is well-educated children”
Whilst unveiling the biggest UK spending cuts in decades, the Chancellor outlined his belief in the importance of education. Mr Osborne said; “The most important ingredient of a 21st century economy is well-educated children who believe in themselves and
Posted by Farah Pasha
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18Oct2010World Book Night to launch in 2011
World Book Night, a new nationwide event that will see a million books given away by 20,000 people, has been given the green light.
Posted by Anna Lindsay
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12Oct2010Tom Palmer's next blog released
Each week football writer Tom tells us about what he is delivering, and what he is learning, related to football and literacy around the country.
Posted by Jim Sells
