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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23Mar2012Brand new Talk for Writing and reading conferences this summer
Four brand new conferences launch this summer, featuring Pie Corbett and David Mitchell.
Posted by Jane Woodley
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23Mar2012Celebrity auction raises £14,104
Creative celebrities raise £14,104 for our work through the Pitney Bowes Pushing the Envelope auction.
Posted by Fiona Lewis
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23Mar2012Rochdale’s Community Champions initiative wins national award
A local authority's volunteer programme to support literacy has been recognised by a national award.
Posted by Jane Woodley
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16Mar2012A third of over 65-year-olds struggle to read basic health information
One in three adults aged over 65 in England have difficulty understanding basic health-related information, suggests a study in the BMJ.
Posted by Jane Woodley
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16Mar2012Sock puppets take over Twitter to raise funds for National Literacy Trust
Publishing platform Libboo has been making ‘sock puppets’ that talk about reading to raise vital funds for our charity. The company is engaging with the world through Twitter and donating $1 for each mention.
Posted by Jane Woodley
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15Mar2012Raise literacy target in primary schools, says Ofsted chief
Sir Michael Wilshaw, the chief inspector of schools, says the current benchmark is too low to ensure later success at GCSE
Posted by Jane Woodley
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14Mar2012National Literacy Trust vacancy
The National Literacy Trust is looking to appoint a Head of Finance (part time) to work with the Director as part of the senior management team.
Posted by Jane Woodley
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07Mar2012Undergraduates struggle to write essays
A professor has warned that teaching writing using a formulaic manner is preventing students from articulating their ideas at degree level.
Posted by Jane Woodley
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06Mar2012Canterbury Tales pilgrimage
One of our supporters is raising vital funds for the National Literacy Trust by recreating the Canterbury Tales.
Posted by Jane Woodley
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06Mar2012New activity booklet for families getting ready for school
The National Literacy Trust has launched a new booklet for families with great activities to promote literacy in the home and parental engagement.
Posted by Jennifer Cole
