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.
Schools Network 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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10Apr2012Phonics test: NUT may ballot on boycott
The National Union of Teachers has attacked the phonics test at its annual conference, saying it risks making failures of five-year-olds.
Posted by Jane Woodley
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27Mar2012Hull secondary school sees pupils with reading age of five
The principal of a Hull academy has stated that 300 pupils join the school each year and approximately 25 of those had a reading age of five.
Posted by Jane Woodley
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07Mar2012Undergraduates struggle to write essays
A professor has warned that teaching writing using a formulaic manner is preventing students from articulating their ideas at degree level.
Posted by Jane Woodley
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06Mar2012New activity booklet for families getting ready for school
The National Literacy Trust has launched a new booklet for families with great activities to promote literacy in the home and parental engagement.
Posted by Jennifer Cole
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05Mar2012Brand new reading conference for primary schools
Brand new conference for leaders and practitioners focussing on teaching beyond decoding and reading for meaning.
Posted by Jane Woodley
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01Mar2012World Book Day 2012 supported by David Cameron
David Cameron has pledged his support for World Book Day, explaining it helps children to develop a love of reading from an early age.
Posted by Jane Woodley
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07Feb2012One child in four faces risks to their educational development
A quarter of children are living in family situations that threaten their educational development.
Posted by Fiona Lewis
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06Feb2012
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02Feb2012Shouting out in class 'helps pupils to learn'
Pupils who shout out in class achieve better results than their counterparts who appear to be better behaved and quiet, suggests research.
Posted by Jane Woodley
