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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26May2010Government pledges slimmed down curriculum and reading tests for six-year-olds
The Government has set out in more detail some of its key education reforms. Including a review of the curriculum and a reading test for six-year-olds
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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12May2010Michael Gove announced as Secretary of State in new Department for Education
Following the finalisation of the Liberal Conservative coalition Government, new cabinet ministers have been appointed. The Liberal Democrats have been given five cabinet posts, with the rest being filled by Conservative MPs. Michael Gove has been appoint
Posted by George Dugdale
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11May2010One-fifth of teenagers leave school without the literacy levels needed for everyday life
A new research report from Sheffield University has revealed that 17% of 16 to 19-year-olds in England are functionally illiterate, meaning they cannot handle much more than straightforward questions.
Posted by Anna Lindsay
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05May2010Spinebreakers website to relaunch
Originally set up in 2007, Puffin’s Spinebreakers website provides a platform for teenagers to discuss books online.
Posted by Anna Lindsay
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25Mar2010Young people at Rosedale College perform at their best for Words for Work
A teacher at Rosedale College who attended the Words for Work drama session sent an email to applaud Words for Work for engaging the pupils so well.
Posted by Alex Dicker
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08Mar2010The first Words for Work workshop gets the thumbs up from pupils
Thirty year nine pupils at Bishop David Brown School in Woking took part in the first WFW workshop on Wednesday 3 March.
Posted by Alex Dicker
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01Oct2009'Speaking with Authenticity' helps develop a training package
We have been lucky enough to have pro bono time from training consultants, ‘Speaking with Authenticity’.
Posted by Sally Melvin
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01Oct2009PhotoView UK as creative partner
Through the use of Visual Arts, PhotoView UK challenge young people to develop their talents, academic interests, and creative abilities to prepare them for critical evaluation and decision-making. .
Posted by Sally Melvin
