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.

Social inclusion nlt policies:

• 14Dec2010
  The Foundation Years: preventing poor children becoming poor adults

  Following the release of the schools white paper, Labour MP Frank Field released the final report of his independent review on poverty and life chances.

• 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.

• 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

• 01Mar2009
  The future of literacy in the digital age

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

• 01Dec2008
  Bridging the literacy gap between education and business

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

• 01Jul2008
  The Bercow Review

  The NLT's response to the Bercow Review