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.
Communities and local areas news stories:
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11Jan2013New year, new futures for children
Sign up for our fun run on 24 March to keep those New Year's resolutions.
Posted by Fiona Lewis
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09Jan2013McDonald’s launches campaign to inspire millions of Happy Readers
McDonald’s will hand out 15 million books to families across the UK over the next two years.
Posted by Jane Woodley
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04Jul2012Community volunteers improve children’s literacy
Findings from our London Literacy Champions project show that community volunteers can help parents to better support their children’s literacy.
Posted by Jennifer Cole
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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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03Feb2012Libraries in spotlight
National Libraries Day marks a year of protests against library closures
Posted by Jane Woodley
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05Dec20113.8 million children in the UK do not own a book
Our new report reveals that the number of children who do not own a book is increasing. We are responding to the findings by launching our Christmas Gift of Reading fundraising appeal.
Posted by Fiona Lewis
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01Dec2011Adult skills survey results released
The new Skills for Life Survey reveals significant shifts in literacy levels.
Posted by Jane Woodley
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25Nov2011Hello 'Shines a Light' on communication
Shine a Light Awards recognise services and communities that have excelled in supporting children communication.
Posted by Fiona Lewis
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24Nov2011Most disadvantaged parents find early years groups intimidating
New report finds that parents from disadvantaged communities are put off by first visits to early years groups.
Posted by Jennifer Cole
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24Nov2011Select Committee launches inquiry into library closures
The Culture, Media and Sport Committee invites submissions on the impact of library closures.
Posted by Fiona Lewis
