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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21Oct2010Protests begin over library cuts in Nottinghamshire
One hundred writers, academics, publishers and booksellers have put their names to a letter of protest to Nottinghamshire County Council over its planned reductions in library staffing, opening hours and a 75% cut in its book fund.
Posted by Anna Lindsay
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20Oct2010Spending Review: “The most important ingredient of a 21st century economy is well-educated children”
Whilst unveiling the biggest UK spending cuts in decades, the Chancellor outlined his belief in the importance of education. Mr Osborne said; “The most important ingredient of a 21st century economy is well-educated children who believe in themselves and
Posted by Farah Pasha
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19Oct2010Industry-wide appeal to protect public libraries published
An industry-wide statement supporting the public library service has been published; stressing the sector is "a significant contributor to the quality of people's lives".
Posted by Farah Pasha
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18Oct2010World Book Night to launch in 2011
World Book Night, a new nationwide event that will see a million books given away by 20,000 people, has been given the green light.
Posted by Anna Lindsay
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14Oct2010A day without words...
To launch our new campaign for individual fundraising, our Director Jonathan Douglas has agreed to a day without words. On 5 November Jonathan will not be allowed to speak a word during the whole of the working day in order to emphasise the importance of
Posted by Anna Jones
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08Oct2010Campaign launched to curb library budget cuts
A plan to bring library bodies, author societies, book trade groups and campaigners together to deliver a united message to local authority leaders stressing why libraries matter is being finalised.
Posted by Farah Pasha
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07Oct2010One in six primary school pupils falling 'behind in basics'
Tens of thousands of children are failing to make the expected progress in English between the ages of seven and 11, according to statistics published by the Department for Education today.
Posted by Farah Pasha
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06Oct2010
Nick Gibb: "Every school should have a library"Minister of State for Schools Nick Gibb has said that he would like to see every school have a library.
Posted by Anna Lindsay
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05Oct2010Schools Minister to lead debate at National Literacy Trust public fringe event in Birmingham
The National Literacy Trust in association with Starbucks will be hosting a lively panel debate event on Tuesday 5 October during the Conservative Conference at Starbucks Coffee House 114-115 New Street, Birmingham B2 4JH.
Posted by Farah Pasha
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05Oct2010Secretary of State for Education sets out the Government's plans to reform schools
At the Conservative Party Conference in Birmingham, Michael Gove, Secretary of State for Education set out his plans for the schools system
Posted by George Dugdale
