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.
Children news stories:
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03Aug2010Sats results and teacher assessment scores published
Schools Minister Nick Gibb today congratulated thousands of pupils for their hard work as provisional Key Stage 2 test results were published, as well as teacher assessment scores, for Key Stage 2 and Key Stage 3.
Posted by Anna Lindsay
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27Jul2010Government proposes to abolish MLA
Culture Secretary Jeremy Hunt has proposed abolishing the MLA "to focus efforts on frontline, essential services and ensure greater value for money," according to the Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS).
Posted by Farah Pasha
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21Jul2010Over a third of children leave state primary schools in London with reading difficulties, says new report
A new report released this week by the Centre for Policy Studies states that London is suffering from an 'epidemic of illiteracy'.
Posted by Anna Lindsay
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01Jul2010Research suggests book ownership is key in children’s educational success
Recent studies show that books in the home have a big part to play in children's educational attainment.
Posted by Lizzie Poulton
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04Jun2010The iPad: a new dawn for picture books?
The arrival of the iPad in Europe has been welcomed as a "pivotal moment" for picture and illustrated books in the digital arena.
Posted by Anna Lindsay
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03Jun2010National Literacy Trust conferences for primary school professionals - June and November 2010
Book now for places at the National Literacy Trust conferences for primary school professionals, taking place at the Botanical Gardens in Birmingham, the National Railway Museum in York and Savoy Place in London during June and November 2010
Posted by Sam Brookes
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01Jun2010Tell Me a Story…
The National Literacy Trust is launching a new campaign to highlight the importance of sharing stories together as a family on Family Week Story Time (2 June) during National Family Week.
Posted by Anna Jones
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26May2010National Literacy Trust research reveals more young people own a mobile phone than a book
New research published today (Wednesday 26 May 2010) reveals that 86% of young people in the UK own a mobile phone, while only 73% have books of their own.
Posted by Fiona Lewis
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12May2010Latest figures reveal an increase in children’s library lending
The Chartered Institute of Public Finance and Accountancy (CIPFA) have revealed that despite a continuing decline in adult lending, the number of children’s books borrowed from libraries has increased.
Posted by Anna Lindsay
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10May2010
Get your World Cup (tool)kit on in time for the big kick-offNational Literacy Trust and children’s author Tom Palmer launch free football-inspired literacy resource.
Posted by Anna Lindsay
