News
Welcome to the Young Readers Programme news section. Here you can find all the latest news on the project. You can also seach news items using the box above.
Adult literacy news stories:
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27Jul2011Booker Judge expresses concern for young readers in age of information
Dame Stella Rimington, the former head of MI5 and Man Booker Prize Judge, said she was concerned that school pupils were missing out on the pleasure of reading books as technology increasingly dominates their lives.
Posted by Anna Lindsay
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27Jul2011Literacy - a core part of work to address poverty at the H.O.P.E children's centre
Capacity have recently evaluated the impact of the H.O.P.E. children's centre in Bromyard, Herefordshire. They argue that the holistic model of education and play provides a model for other centres and a way of addressing inter-generational poverty.
Posted by Emily McCoy
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14Jul2011Spelling mistakes 'cost millions' in lost online sales
Spelling mistakes on websites can seriously affect customer spending, says an online businessman. Charles Duncombe says an analysis of website figures shows a single spelling mistake can cut online sales in half.
Posted by Anna Lindsay
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09May2011CBI criticises schools over "inadequate" literacy
A survey conducted by the Confederation of British Industry (CBI) shows that many employers are dissatisfied with school leavers' use of English.
Posted by Anna Lindsay
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05Apr2011Government sets out strategy to improve social mobility
Deputy Prime Minister, Rt Hon Nick Clegg MP, has launched the Coalition Government’s strategy for improving social mobility in the UK.
Posted by George Dugdale
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17Mar2011Census support for those with low literacy levels
Do you work with people who may struggle to complete their census forms due to low levels of literacy? Help is available.
Posted by Sam Brookes
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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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10Dec2010Minister for Children and Families calls on local areas to prioritise literacy
National Literacy Trust is praised for its work with local authorities, embedding literacy support across communities as a cost-effective way of improving life chances.
Posted by Jennifer Cole
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21Oct2010Influence of parental income and education on children
A paper has been published that explores the relationship between the variations in parental background and how long their children remain in education.
Posted by Jennifer Cole
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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
