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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25Nov2010Dogs enrolled to support literacy in schools
Thousands of highly trained dogs are being primed for calls from schools looking for a sympathetic, and furry, ear for children with reading difficulties
Posted by Anna Lindsay
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23Nov2010Books still key to libraries, survey reveals
Books remain the main reason why most people use libraries, according to a new research study published by the Museums, Libraries and Archives Council (MLA).
Posted by Anna Lindsay
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23Nov2010New reading test for six-year-olds announced
Government Ministers have given more details of plans to bring in reading tests for six-year-olds in England.
Posted by Anna Lindsay
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22Nov2010Nick Hornby launches the Ministry of Stories
Bestselling novelist Nick Hornby is launching an exciting new literacy venture in East London to inspire a "nation of storytellers in the UK".
Posted by Anna Lindsay
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22Nov2010Writers Philip Pullman, Kate Mosse and Will Self criticise government cuts to library services
Government cuts could see up to a quarter of librarians lose their jobs over the next year.
Posted by Anna Lindsay
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19Nov2010Young carers services to run National Young Readers’ Programme
The National Young Readers’ Programme, active in schools and libraries for 15 years, will be run by five young carers services from January.
Posted by Lizzie Poulton
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17Nov2010
Her Royal Highness The Duchess of Cornwall becomes Patron of the National Literacy Trust after joining bus journey celebrationHer Royal Highness The Duchess of Cornwall and famous children’s authors joined an event today (17 November) to mark 15 years of the National Literacy Trust’s programme for children in disadvantaged communities
Posted by Anna Lindsay
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15Nov2010Ofsted inspectors say literacy standards 'fall short'
Too many children leave primary school unable to read or write well enough, reports Head of Ofsted Christine Gilbert.
Posted by Anna Lindsay
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12Nov2010Authors condemn London library cuts
Writers including Charlie Higson, Will Self and Helen Dunmore have joined former Poet Laureate Andrew Motion in condemning plans by councils that could see 130 London libraries closed.
Posted by Anna Lindsay
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09Nov2010Minister of State for Children and Families announced as keynote speaker at National Literacy Trust conference
Minister for Children and Families, Sarah Teather, has been announced as the keynote speaker at the Literacy Leaders conference (1 December) for leaders in local government.
Posted by Anna Lindsay
