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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Scotland news stories:
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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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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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08Jun2010Michael Gove writes to Ed Balls setting out the DfE spending cuts for this year
As part of the coalition government’s deficit reduction plans, each department has set out their contribution to the £6.2 billion worth of cuts that need to be found this year.
Posted by George Dugdale
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25May2010Queen’s speech announces two new education bills
The first Queen's speech of the new coalition Government contained the announcement of 22 bills, two about education.
Posted by George Dugdale
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25Sep2009Scottish Government launches new Play, Talk, Read campaign
Scotland's Education Secretary, Fiona Hyslop, has kick-started a nationwide parenting campaign with TV and radio adverts as well as a new one-stop website for parents of young children.
Posted by Edward Mather
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20May2009Scotland launches specialist early education courses
Adam Ingram, Scottish Government Children's Minister, announced funding of £210,000 for pilot courses at Aberdeen (£150,000) and Stirling (£60,000) universities to provide specific training in early education to meet the needs of children in nursery and e
Posted by Edward Mather
