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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Words for Work news stories:
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25Nov2011Hello 'Shines a Light' on communication
Shine a Light Awards recognise services and communities that have excelled in supporting children communication.
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
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09May2011CBI criticises schools over "inadequate" literacy
A survey conducted by the Confederation of British Industry (CBI) shows that many employers are dissatisfied with school leavers' use of English.
Posted by Anna Lindsay
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04May2011'Kevin the teenager’ male stereotype 'so unfair’
New research shows boys are more confident communicators than girls.
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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08Apr2011Outgoing director general of the British Chambers of Commerce believes schools are failing to ready pupils for work
School leavers do not have the skills needed for the world of work, forcing companies to spend billions of pounds bringing them up to speed, a business leader has said.
Posted by Anna Lindsay
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06Apr2011Department for Education announces funding for synthetic phonics
Schools Minister Nick Gibb today announced a matched funding scheme to help primary schools teach systematic synthetic phonics.
Posted by George Dugdale
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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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10Jan2011A Hollywood film is helping to highlight the challenges faced by people with stammers and communication difficulties
The King's Speech, a new film released in the United Kingdom on 7 January, explores how King George VI overcame his own debilitating stammer.
Posted by Anna Lindsay
