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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Schools & teaching news stories:
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26Jan2012Theo Walcott joins Her Royal Highness The Duchess of Cornwall to launch Premier League Reading Stars
The Premier League Reading Stars 2012 programme was launched today by The Duchess of Cornwall, Patron of the National Literacy Trust, and Arsenal forward Theo Walcott at Emirates Stadium.
Posted by Jane Woodley
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20Jan2012Warning as schools 'shun traditional reading methods'
Thousands of schools are shunning back-to-basics methods of teaching pupils to read despite continuing concerns over childhood illiteracy.
Posted by Jane Woodley
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19Dec2011Curriculum changes pushed back to 2014
The overhaul of the National Curriculum in England is to be delayed by a year, the education secretary has confirmed.
Posted by Jane Woodley
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15Dec2011One eighth of primary schools fall short of goverment literacy and numeracy targets
Primary schools are failing to reach their targets in literacy and numeracy.
Posted by Jane Woodley
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08Dec2011Two-thirds 'fail new primary phonics reading check'
The test-run of a new primary school reading check suggests two-thirds of pupils are likely to fail it when it is introduced in England next year.
Posted by Jane Woodley
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05Dec20113.8 million children in the UK do not own a book
Our new report reveals that the number of children who do not own a book is increasing. We are responding to the findings by launching our Christmas Gift of Reading fundraising appeal.
Posted by Fiona Lewis
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30Nov2011Teacher assessment at five
This newly published study investigated whether ongoing teacher assessment at the end of the Early Years Foundation Stage (around five years old) could be used effectively to identify children with language difficulties in need of early intervention.
Posted by Susie Musgrove
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23Nov2011
WWE® Superstar makes an impact in Nottingham secondary schoolWWE® Superstar and World Tag-Team Champion Kofi Kingston pays a visit to Ellis Guilford School in Nottingham to speak about the importance of being able to communicate well.
Posted by Sarah De Zoysa
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21Nov2011Campaign focuses on school libraries
A new campaign aims to make school libraries statutory.
Posted by Fiona Lewis
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13Sep2011
Words for Work improves communication skills for young peopleAccording to the evaluation report published today, communication and employability project Words for Work has significantly improved the communication skills of pupils.
Posted by Laura Kenwright
