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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England news stories:
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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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06Apr2011Iain Duncan Smith reveals Government’s child poverty strategy
Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, Rt Hon Iain Duncan Smith MP, has launched the coalition’s first child poverty strategy
Posted by George Dugdale
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05Apr2011Government sets out strategy to improve social mobility
Deputy Prime Minister, Rt Hon Nick Clegg MP, has launched the Coalition Government’s strategy for improving social mobility in the UK.
Posted by George Dugdale
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01Feb2011Government funding for early intervention to fall by 11%
The funding for intervention programmes such as youth crime, substance abuse and teenage pregnancy is to be cut.
Posted by Jennifer Cole
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21Jan2011New Ofsted report highlights best practice in literacy
Oftsed, the body responsible for inspecting schools, has today released a report highlighting best practice in literacy across all age ranges.
Posted by Anna Lindsay
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20Jan2011English one of four core subjects in new slimmed down curriculum
Secretary of State Michael Gove has launched a review of what children are taught in school
Posted by Fiona Lewis
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19Jan2011National Literacy Trust welcomes release of Graham Allen MP review of early intervention
Nottingham North MP Graham Allen has released the interim findings of his review of early intervention
Posted by George Dugdale
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03Dec2010Review calls for establishment of “Foundation Years” covering prenatal to five
Frank Field MP has today released the final report of the Independent Review on Poverty and Life Chances.
Posted by George Dugdale
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26Nov2010Department for Education releases Schools White Paper
Secretary of State for Education Michael Gove has revealed plans to reform the curriculum, focus on teacher training and improve discipline in schools across England with the release of the new schools white paper.
Posted by George Dugdale
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07Oct2010One in six primary school pupils falling 'behind in basics'
Tens of thousands of children are failing to make the expected progress in English between the ages of seven and 11, according to statistics published by the Department for Education today.
Posted by Farah Pasha
