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.
Policy news stories:
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09Jan2013Government drive encourages the learning of poetry by heart
The Department for Education is funding a contest for pupils to learn and recite verse.
Posted by Fiona Lewis
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08Jan2013Children's Laureate raises concerns over phonics
Julia Donaldson said that phonics-based reading tests will work for some children but it could leave some feeling they are not quite up to scratch.
Posted by Fiona Lewis
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27Nov2012Special interest group of MPs and Peers looks at 21st century literacy issues
Today the All-Party Parliamentary Literacy Group looked at current trends in children's reading and discussed a potential commission into literacy for employability.
Posted by Jane Woodley
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02Jul2012Commission finds three-quarters of schools are concerned about boys' reading
Commission on boys' reading says action needs to be taken in homes, schools and communities. Plus, read our tips for parents to encourage their boys' reading.
Posted by Fiona Lewis
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24May2012Twigg calls for public speaking lessons in state schools
The shadow education secretary has called for all state school pupils to be given lessons in public speaking and interview techniques.
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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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
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08Sep2011Focus on family learning in adult literacy inquiry
The National Literacy Trust welcomes the findings of the year-long Independent Inquiry into Adult Literacy, published today (8 September 2011), the 45th UNESCO International Literacy Day.
Posted by Fiona Lewis
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06Sep2011Making sense of early intervention: report by Centre for Social Justice
The Centre for Social Justice has published a framework for professionals to support them to apply the principles of early intervention. This document echoes many of the findings from our work with local authorities about how best to address low literacy
Posted by Emily McCoy
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04Jul2011Graham Allen report calls for more investment in early intervention
The second of two reports by Labour MP Graham on the benefits of intervening to improve the life chances of children from poorer backgrounds was released today.
Posted by Anna Jones
