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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Early years sector news stories:
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11Jan2013New year, new futures for children
Sign up for our fun run on 24 March to keep those New Year's resolutions.
Posted by Fiona Lewis
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04Jul2012Community volunteers improve children’s literacy
Findings from our London Literacy Champions project show that community volunteers can help parents to better support their children’s literacy.
Posted by Jennifer Cole
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10Apr2012Phonics test: NUT may ballot on boycott
The National Union of Teachers has attacked the phonics test at its annual conference, saying it risks making failures of five-year-olds.
Posted by Jane Woodley
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15Mar2012Raise literacy target in primary schools, says Ofsted chief
Sir Michael Wilshaw, the chief inspector of schools, says the current benchmark is too low to ensure later success at GCSE
Posted by Jane Woodley
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29Feb2012Our literacy campaign puts spotlight on parents
Our new research has revealed that a third of parents don't realise they are the most important influence on their child's language and literacy development.
Posted by Jane Woodley
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26Feb2012Bookstart celebrates 20 years
Booktrust is celebrating 20 years of its Bookstart early reading programme, which gives free books to babies, toddlers and three-year-olds.
Posted by Sam Brookes
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17Jan2012Warning over cuts to speech therapy
The Government’s Communication Champion says cuts to speech therapy services could force thousands of children to wait months for support.
Posted by Jane Woodley
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23Dec2011Consultation on proposals for Early Years Foundation Stage
The Department for Education has today launched a one month consultation on the proposed changes to the Early Years Foundation Stage framework.
Posted by Fiona Lewis
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25Nov2011Hello 'Shines a Light' on communication
Shine a Light Awards recognise services and communities that have excelled in supporting children communication.
Posted by Fiona Lewis
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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
