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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13May2011Winner of National Literacy Trust and Build-A-Bear Workshop® storywriting competition announced
Cara, nine, has been announced as the winner of the National Literacy Trust and Build-A-Bear Workshop® storywriting competition.
Posted by Anna Lindsay
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11Apr2011Government confirms resignation of Ofsted chief
The chief inspector of Ofsted, Christine Gilbert, has resigned and will leave the position at the end of June, the Department for Education (DfE) has confirmed.
Posted by Anna Lindsay
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25Mar2011Phonics: children to identify 'non-words' in new reading test
All children will sit a reading test at the age of six, it was announced today, despite opposition from teachers.
Posted by Anna Lindsay
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22Mar2011Education Secretary states children should read 50 books a year
Children as young as 11 should be expected to read 50 books a year as part of a national drive to improve literacy standards, according to Michael Gove, the Education Secretary.
Posted by Anna Lindsay
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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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10Dec2010Schools Minister Nick Gibb responds to KS2 attainment statistics
"Our education system is letting down half of all 10 and 11-year-old boys who qualify for free school meals," says Schools Minister.
Posted by Jennifer Cole
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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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25Nov2010Dogs enrolled to support literacy in schools
Thousands of highly trained dogs are being primed for calls from schools looking for a sympathetic, and furry, ear for children with reading difficulties
Posted by Anna Lindsay
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22Oct2010Say Hello to the 2011 National Year of Communication
Plans for the 2011 National Year of Speech, Language and Communication were unveiled this week at an event at the House of Commons.
Posted by Anna Lindsay
