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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11May2011New study reveals less educated people 'will age faster'
The study, which looked at 400 men and women, says people with fewer qualifications are prone to age more quickly.
Posted by Anna Lindsay
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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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09May2011Children's authors challenge Michael Gove's reading lists
Children's authors Michael Rosen and Alan Gibbons are getting ready to reject a proposal that argues primary schools should be given government-approved lists of books.
Posted by Anna Lindsay
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09May2011English consultant Nick Wells to fundraise for the National Literacy Trust
English consultant Nick Wells is fundraising for the National Literacy Trust by taking on an A-Z Children’s Book Reading Challenge.
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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04May2011Axel Scheffler drawing raises £1250 for the National Literacy Trust
Axel Scheffler raised £1250 for the National Literacy Trust by auctioning one of his drawings at this year’s London Book Fair in April.
Posted by Anna Lindsay
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27Apr2011Win a free network place!
How do you support language and literacy in the early years? Take part in our survey and you could win free membership to the Early Years Network.
Posted by Fiona Lewis
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21Apr2011Ladybird Books are giving away free story packs to celebrate Ladybird Live! on 2 June 2011.
Ladybird Live! is a nationwide storytelling event to celebrate the launch of a new range of books from Ladybird Books. Independent bookshops, librarians, nursery teachers and preschool professionals can register to receive a few storytelling pack.
Posted by Shawna Spoor
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21Apr2011New children's laureate to take on Waterstone's branding
The new children's laureate will be branded the Waterstone's children's laureate for the first time. The chain has been the major sponsor of the laureateship since 2006.
Posted by Anna Lindsay
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12Apr2011Libraries only cater for the middle class, claims MP John Redwood
John Redwood, MP for Wokingham, defended library closures on the basis that they are only accessible to the middle class, not disadvantaged children.
Posted by Anna Lindsay
