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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24Jan2011Children and students who write by hand learn better than those who type, according to study
The process of putting pen to paper and reading from a book seems to imprint knowledge in the brain in a more effective way than using a keyboard and computer screen.
Posted by Farah Pasha
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24Jan2011Text messaging can boost literacy among pupils, research suggests
According to new research the use of “textisms” can improve literacy among pupils by giving them extra exposure to word composition outside the school day, it was claimed.
Posted by Farah Pasha
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21Jan2011New Ofsted report highlights best practice in literacy
Oftsed, the body responsible for inspecting schools, has today released a report highlighting best practice in literacy across all age ranges.
Posted by Anna Lindsay
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20Jan2011English one of four core subjects in new slimmed down curriculum
Secretary of State Michael Gove has launched a review of what children are taught in school
Posted by Fiona Lewis
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19Jan2011Better World Books offer our supporters an exclusive discount
To celebrate the launch of its UK website, online bookseller Better World Books is offering our supporters a 10% discount on purchases of two or more books.
Posted by Anna Jones
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19Jan2011National Literacy Trust welcomes release of Graham Allen MP review of early intervention
Nottingham North MP Graham Allen has released the interim findings of his review of early intervention
Posted by George Dugdale
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17Jan2011Library debate rages online
A simple tweet from a Shropshire ICT lecturer musing on libraries while doing her laundry of a Sunday morning resulted in the hashtag #savelibraries trending worldwide yesterday.
Posted by Anna Lindsay
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14Jan2011Little Chef and Reading for Life launch a Roald Dahl Reading Adventure
Roadside restaurant chain Little Chef is teaming up with social marketing campaign Reading for Life and Puffin Books to engage children in a reading ‘adventure’ with games and activities based on Roald Dahl’s classic books.
Posted by Anna Lindsay
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13Jan2011New support for schools and early years
We are delighted to announce a new Schools Network and a new Early Years Network. Plus new resources and training for schools.
Posted by Anna Lindsay
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10Jan2011A Hollywood film is helping to highlight the challenges faced by people with stammers and communication difficulties
The King's Speech, a new film released in the United Kingdom on 7 January, explores how King George VI overcame his own debilitating stammer.
Posted by Anna Lindsay
