RTG News
Families news stories:
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16May2012Top authors join our commission on boys’ reading
MPs and members of the House of Lords are taking part in our commission on boys' reading. They were given evidence by a range of academics, teachers, charities and authors in the House of Commons yesterday.
Posted by Fiona Lewis
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23Mar2012Rochdale’s Community Champions initiative wins national award
A local authority's volunteer programme to support literacy has been recognised by a national award.
Posted by Jane Woodley
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29Feb2012Our literacy campaign puts spotlight on parents
Our new research has revealed that a third of parents don't realise they are the most important influence on their child's language and literacy development.
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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03Feb2012Libraries in spotlight
National Libraries Day marks a year of protests against library closures
Posted by Jane Woodley
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24Nov2011Most disadvantaged parents find early years groups intimidating
New report finds that parents from disadvantaged communities are put off by first visits to early years groups.
Posted by Jennifer Cole
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10Nov2011Reading with child 'highlight of the day for parents'
Survey suggests parents in England and Northern Ireland are spending more time reading to their children.
Posted by Fiona Lewis
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08Nov2011Reading to children can set them on path to success
PISA report looks at the impact of parents' participation in their children's learning.
Posted by Fiona Lewis
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06Sep2011Making sense of early intervention: report by Centre for Social Justice
The Centre for Social Justice has published a framework for professionals to support them to apply the principles of early intervention. This document echoes many of the findings from our work with local authorities about how best to address low literacy
Posted by Emily McCoy
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04Aug2011
Premier League ideas to get your children readingAuthor Tom Palmer is tweeting a tip per day to get your children reading on the lead up to the start of the Premier League football season.
Posted by Jim Sells
