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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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
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01Feb2011Plain English guide to the Localism Bill published
The Coalition Government’s Localism Bill aims to return power to councils and communities, moving it away from central government. A plain English guide has been released to ensure the general public and community groups can understand the effects of the
Posted by Jennifer Cole
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01Feb2011The Equality Strategy
The government has released "The Equality Strategy – Building a Fairer Britain", focusing on the principles of equal treatment and equal opportunity. The strategy states that there are still opportunities that are closed to the disadvantaged and makes pro
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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10Dec2010Minister for Children and Families calls on local areas to prioritise literacy
National Literacy Trust is praised for its work with local authorities, embedding literacy support across communities as a cost-effective way of improving life chances.
Posted by Jennifer Cole
