NLT policy

The National Literacy Trust analyses and supports the development of government policy, by attending expert advisory group meetings and responding to consultations. We also produce monthly policy statements for professionals and practitioners on issues affecting literacy policy.

Policy nlt policies:

• 18Nov2009
  Written off? How literacy affects opportunity

  In October 2009 the National Literacy Trust teamed up with the think-tank Demos for an event at the Conservative Party Conference

• 05Oct2009
  Cambridge Primary Review

  NLT response to the final report of the Cambridge Primary Review

• 01Aug2009
  Literacy in the run up to the next election

  The NLT assesses the approach of both Labour and the Conservatives ahead of the autumn parliamentary session

• 01Jul2009
  White Paper on schools

  The NLT responds to the Government's new White Paper on schools

• 25Apr2009
  2009 Budget

  The NLT's response to the 2009 Budget report

• 01Mar2009
  The future of literacy in the digital age

  A policy paper reflecting discussions at a recent NLT breakfast event, chaired by Greg Dyke

• 01Feb2009
  Writing the future

  How should we support writing in the 21st century. A paper reflecting discussions at an NLT policy breakfast

• 01Dec2008
  Bridging the literacy gap between education and business

  A policy paper reflecting discussions at a recent NLT business breakfast event.

• 08Nov2008
  The impact of age on pupils' reading

  The NLT looks at possible impacts of age on pupils' reading.

• 10Aug2008
  Literacy under the Conservatives

  The NLT assesses Conservative Policy on Literacy