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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01Feb2011Troubled families to get support
David Cameron has pledged to give families with multiple problems, such as unemployment or drug or alcohol dependency, extra support in a pilot scheme in six to ten areas across the country.
Posted by Jennifer Cole
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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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19Jan2011National Literacy Trust welcomes release of Graham Allen MP review of early intervention
Nottingham North MP Graham Allen has released the interim findings of his review of early intervention
Posted by George Dugdale
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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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09Dec2010Arts Council to take on MLA tasks
Arts Council England has confirmed it will take on responsibilities previously assumed by the Museums, Libraries and Archives Council, which is set to close down by March 2012.
Posted by Farah Pasha
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08Dec2010Changes in education and children’s services affect council responsibilities
Within wider, ongoing government reform, the role that councils play in education and children’s services is changing.
Posted by Jennifer Cole
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08Dec2010Dad's in charge
The way modern families operate has changed, with fathers playing a key role in the care of their children in many households, according to research by Working Families and Lancaster University Management School.
Posted by Jennifer Cole
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07Dec2010Children’s Minister reinforces coalition move from universal to targeted services
In a number of recent announcements, Children’s Minister Sarah Teather has reinforced the Government's pledge to focus on families and communities, concentrating front-line resources on the most vulnerable.
Posted by Jennifer Cole
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19Nov2010Young carers services to run National Young Readers’ Programme
The National Young Readers’ Programme, active in schools and libraries for 15 years, will be run by five young carers services from January.
Posted by Lizzie Poulton
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12Nov2010Authors condemn London library cuts
Writers including Charlie Higson, Will Self and Helen Dunmore have joined former Poet Laureate Andrew Motion in condemning plans by councils that could see 130 London libraries closed.
Posted by Anna Lindsay
