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:

• 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

• 20Mar2008
  Review of the Primary Curriculum

  NLT response to the Interim Report from the Independent Review of the Primary Curriculum

• 01Feb2008
  Cultural Offer for Children

  The NLT assess the literacy implications of the Government's cultural offer for children.

• 24Jan2008
  Young people's self perception as readers

  The policy implications of recent NLT research which looks at young people's attitudes to reading.

• 01Nov2007
  Are the literacy targets impossible to reach?

  Following a policy seminar held in October 2007 the NLT examines the use and relevance of literacy targets.