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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Policy news stories:
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24May2012Twigg calls for public speaking lessons in state schools
The shadow education secretary has called for all state school pupils to be given lessons in public speaking and interview techniques.
Posted by Fiona Lewis
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01Dec2011Adult skills survey results released today
The new Skills for Life Survey reveals significant shifts in literacy levels.
Posted by Jane Woodley
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24Nov2011Select Committee launches inquiry into library closures
The Culture, Media and Sport Committee invites submissions on the impact of library closures.
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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04Jul2011Graham Allen report calls for more investment in early intervention
The second of two reports by Labour MP Graham on the benefits of intervening to improve the life chances of children from poorer backgrounds was released today.
Posted by Anna Jones
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17May2011Lord Boswell: Literacy is a moral issue
The minister formerly responsible for adult learning emphasises the importance of literacy.
Posted by Sam Brookes
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24Feb2011Liverpool pulls out of the Big Society
Liverpool City Council has pulled out of the Big Society pilot programme launched by the Prime Minster, David Cameron. The city was one of four pilot areas for the scheme, aimed at giving community groups and volunteers more control over their local servi
Posted by Jennifer Cole
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24Feb2011Proposals to transform careers advice could be problematic
Councils that are proposing to abolish Connexions services, ahead of the creation of an all-age careers service in April 2012, risk a legal challenge with Unison estimating that 8,000 Connexions jobs are at risk.
Posted by Jennifer Cole
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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
