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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13Dec2011Book swaps at London tube and train stations 'a good idea' says Johnson
Book swaps and book shares could be set up at tube and train stations across London in time for the 2012 Olympic Games.
Posted by Jane Woodley
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12Dec2011GCSE results 'dip during World Cup summers'
Many students who take GCSEs during international football tournaments get worse results than they would in a football-free summer, a study suggests.
Posted by Jane Woodley
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08Dec2011Her Royal Highness The Duchess of Cornwall meets our one millionth beneficiary
At a reception at Clarence House, our Patron the Duchess of Cornwall met the one millionth person supported by our work and a child from a school that fundraised for us this year.
Posted by Fiona Lewis
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08Dec2011Two-thirds 'fail new primary phonics reading check'
The test-run of a new primary school reading check suggests two-thirds of pupils are likely to fail it when it is introduced in England next year.
Posted by Jane Woodley
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05Dec20113.8 million children in the UK do not own a book
Our new report reveals that the number of children who do not own a book is increasing. We are responding to the findings by launching our Christmas Gift of Reading fundraising appeal.
Posted by Fiona Lewis
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02Dec2011The Federation of Children's Book Groups wins award
The Federation of Children’s Book Groups has won the 2011 Eleanor Farjeon Award.
Posted by Jane Woodley
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01Dec2011Adult skills survey results released
The new Skills for Life Survey reveals significant shifts in literacy levels.
Posted by Jane Woodley
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29Nov2011Features Writer wanted
Volunteer for the National Literacy Trust as a Features Writer.
Posted by Fiona Lewis
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29Nov2011Support us by bidding in the Big Give Charity Auction.
Bid on an original painting by Michael Foreman and raise funds for the National Literacy Trust.
Posted by Fiona Lewis
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28Nov2011Lack of basic literacy skills are costing Scotland's young people jobs
Bad spelling and incorrect grammar are affecting the job prospects of young people from Scotland, a business figure has claimed.
Posted by Jane Woodley
