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.

Schools & teaching nlt policies:

• 06Jan2011
  Number of academies doubles under coalition government

  The number of open academies has doubled since the coalition government was formed, according to latest figures released by the Department for Education.

• 14Dec2010
  Department for Education Business Plan and the Schools White Paper

  The release of the Department for Education’s business plan in November marked the beginning of some important releases including the schools white paper.

• 07Oct2010
  Rising to the Literacy Challenge – The Conservative Party Conference

  On 5 October the National Literacy Trust, in association with Starbucks, held a fringe event at the Conservative Party conference. Schools Minister Nick Gibb led a panel of Members of Parliament, journalists and educationalists in a fascinating discussion

• 30Sep2010
  Rising to the Literacy Challenge – The Labour Party Conference

  On 28 September, the National Literacy Trust, in association with Starbucks, held a fringe event at the Labour Party Conference. Key education thinkers from the Labour Party, discussed both the future of literacy and the record of the Labour Government.

• 23Sep2010
  Rising to the Literacy Challenge – The Liberal Democrat Party Conference

  On 21 September the National Literacy Trust, in association with Starbucks, held an event at the Liberal Democrat Party conference. Panellists including Lord Tope and journalist Judy Friedberg led the audience in a wide ranging discussion on literacy.

• 24Aug2010
  Literacy in the Spending Review

  The National Literacy Trust looks at the vital importance of literacy if the coalition government is going to achieve its stated agenda.

• 01Feb2010
  Support for All

  The NLT's analysis of the recently released DCSF Green Paper on families.

• 05Oct2009
  Cambridge Primary Review

  NLT response to the final report of the Cambridge Primary Review

• 01Jul2009
  White Paper on schools

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

• 01Feb2009
  Writing the future

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