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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08Nov2011Reading to children can set them on path to success
PISA report looks at the impact of parents' participation in their children's learning.
Posted by Fiona Lewis
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03Nov2011Rise in the number of pre-school children taking part in library activities
There has been an increase in the number of under-fives attending events at public libraries.
Posted by Fiona Lewis
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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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06Sep2011Making sense of early intervention: report by Centre for Social Justice
The Centre for Social Justice has published a framework for professionals to support them to apply the principles of early intervention. This document echoes many of the findings from our work with local authorities about how best to address low literacy
Posted by Emily McCoy
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23Aug2011Skills, aspiration and poverty: new research
Two new research reports highlight the role of literacy, skills and aspirations in plans to address poverty.
Posted by Emily McCoy
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08Aug2011Negative reception for Government’s library blueprint
Libraries should be run by the private sector with self-service borrowing points in shops and village halls, according to the report from the Future Libraries Programme.
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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20Jul2011Influence of providers on home learning - new research
Campaign for Learning and the Family & Parenting Institute have published new research which identifies effective strategies in supporting children's learning at home.
Posted by Emily McCoy
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06Jul2011Department for Education publishes its EYFS proposals
The proposals for a revised EYFS are out for consultation today by the Department for Education.
Posted by Anna Jones
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28Jun2011New research - Poorer children’s educational attainment: how important are attitudes and behaviour?
This research from Joseph Rowntree Foundation highlights the crucial role of parental and child attitudes in closing the gap educational attainment between richer and poorer pupils.
Posted by Emily McCoy
