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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29Jun2012Cameron says benefit claimants must learn basic literacy skills
Under his proposed changes to the welfare system, David Cameron has said that people receiving benefits who do not have basic literary skills must learn them to continue receiving benefits.
Posted by Fiona Lewis
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28Jun2012Dyslexia Action says training for teachers is needed
A new Dyslexia Action report reveals that more than 50 per cent of parents believe dyslexia is not given enough recognition in the education system.
Posted by Fiona Lewis
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19Jun2012Wicked Young Writers' Award launches Michael Morpurgo assembly video for schools
A new assembly video inspires original writing within the classroom.
Posted by Fiona Lewis
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18Jun2012Ofsted to review educational achievement in deprived communities
Ofsted will review educational achievement in disadvantaged areas nearly 20 years after its landmark report.
Posted by Fiona Lewis
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18Jun2012Teaching unions urge rethink of phonics checks
Leaders of three teaching unions have voiced their concerns about phonics checks.
Posted by Fiona Lewis
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13Jun2012Free Euro 2012 story each day
A new chapter of Tom Palmer's 'The Great Euro 2012 Swindle' will be posted on our website each morning until 2 July.
Posted by Jane Woodley
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11Jun2012Government announces expansion of free early years education for two-year-olds
Ten more local authorities are set to trial the early intervention scheme for two-year-olds.
Posted by Jane Woodley
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11Jun2012More than a third of employers are dissatisfied with skills of new recruits
The latest CBI/ Pearson Education and Skills Survey has highlighted that UK employers are providing further training in IT, literacy and numeracy for new recruits joining them from school or college.
Posted by Fiona Lewis
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11Jun2012The Department for Education has released the draft Primary National Curriculum
The suggested Programme of Study for English includes developing pleasure in reading and motivation to read, a systematic approach to the teaching of phonics and focuses on spelling, grammar and oracy.
Posted by Jane Woodley
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07Jun2012Job vacancy: Trusts Fundraiser
We are seeking a dynamic and creative Trusts Fundraiser to support our innovative work to transform lives through literacy. Closing date is Monday 11 June.
Posted by Anna Jones
