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.
Reading Champions news stories:
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14Jun2011
National Literacy Trust launches London volunteering schemeThe Mayor of London, Boris Johnson today launched a new reading and literacy project to help young children who are struggling with their learning development.
Posted by George Dugdale
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16May2011Reading for fun vital to excellence in English, states Ofsted report
Schools need to encourage pupils to read for fun to achieve outstanding standards in English, Ofsted said recently.
Posted by Anna Lindsay
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09May2011Children's authors challenge Michael Gove's reading lists
Children's authors Michael Rosen and Alan Gibbons are getting ready to reject a proposal that argues primary schools should be given government-approved lists of books.
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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06Apr2011Department for Education announces funding for synthetic phonics
Schools Minister Nick Gibb today announced a matched funding scheme to help primary schools teach systematic synthetic phonics.
Posted by George Dugdale
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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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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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12Jan2011Notice to all Reading Champions schools
Posted by Susie Musgrove
