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.
National Young Readers' Programme news stories:
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11Apr2011Government confirms resignation of Ofsted chief
The chief inspector of Ofsted, Christine Gilbert, has resigned and will leave the position at the end of June, the Department for Education (DfE) has confirmed.
Posted by Anna Lindsay
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08Apr2011Computer gamers less likely to go to university, research shows
A new report by Oxford University has revealed that playing computer games appears to reduce a teenager's chances of going to university, while reading enhances the likelihood that they will go on to study for a degree.
Posted by Anna Lindsay
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25Mar2011Phonics: children to identify 'non-words' in new reading test
All children will sit a reading test at the age of six, it was announced today, despite opposition from teachers.
Posted by Anna Lindsay
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22Mar2011Education Secretary states children should read 50 books a year
Children as young as 11 should be expected to read 50 books a year as part of a national drive to improve literacy standards, according to Michael Gove, the Education Secretary.
Posted by Anna Lindsay
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15Mar2011Parents who shun fairytales 'miss chance to teach children morality'
Child development expert claims that fairy tales such as Rapunzel and Cinderella are crucial to children’s development.
Posted by Anna Lindsay
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02Mar2011National Literacy Trust and Build-A-Bear Storywriting Competition
The National Literacy Trust is working with interactive entertainment retailer Build-A-Bear Workshop® on an exciting nationwide storywriting competition for Key Stage 1 and 2 pupils.
Posted by Anna Lindsay
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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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20Jan2011English one of four core subjects in new slimmed down curriculum
Secretary of State Michael Gove has launched a review of what children are taught in school
Posted by Fiona Lewis
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25Nov2010Dogs enrolled to support literacy in schools
Thousands of highly trained dogs are being primed for calls from schools looking for a sympathetic, and furry, ear for children with reading difficulties
Posted by Anna Lindsay
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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
