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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24Nov2011Select Committee launches inquiry into library closures
The Culture, Media and Sport Committee invites submissions on the impact of library closures.
Posted by Fiona Lewis
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23Nov2011
WWE® Superstar makes an impact in Nottingham secondary schoolWWE® Superstar and World Tag-Team Champion Kofi Kingston pays a visit to Ellis Guilford School in Nottingham to speak about the importance of being able to communicate well.
Posted by Sarah De Zoysa
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22Nov2011Parents prefer traditional books for their children
Parents who read e-books are still choosing tradtional books for their children.
Posted by Fiona Lewis
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21Nov2011Campaign focuses on school libraries
A new campaign aims to make school libraries statutory.
Posted by Fiona Lewis
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17Nov2011Study hails Scottish literacy scheme a success
North Lanarkshire literacy programme shows importance of speaking and listening
Posted by Fiona Lewis
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14Nov2011
Give the Gift of Reading, with a gorgeous festive cardChoose an exclusive gift card, The Gruffallo, Charlie and Lola or Ros Asquith, and support the work of the National Literacy Trust by giving the Gift of Reading.
Posted by Fiona Lewis
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10Nov2011Reading with child 'highlight of the day for parents'
Survey suggests parents in England and Northern Ireland are spending more time reading to their children.
Posted by Fiona Lewis
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08Nov2011Reading to children can set them on path to success
PISA report looks at the impact of parents' participation in their children's learning.
Posted by Fiona Lewis
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08Nov2011Reading to children has long-term impact, says OECD study
International study announces that children whose parents frequently read with them in their first year of school are still showing the benefit when they are 15.
Posted by Jane Woodley
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07Nov2011Voluntary organisations contracted to support children with special educational needs
Contracts worth a total of £6m each year for the next two years have been awarded for programmes for children with special educational needs.
Posted by Jane Woodley
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