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• National Literacy Trust  The impact of a literacy enthusiasts network: Wiltshire case study
  This case study describes the Literacy Enthusiasts Network in Wiltshire; a network of partners with links to families and an interest in literacy and home learning. It illustrates how they pooled their knowledge and services to ensure support was easily a 26 May 2011
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• NLT  The literacy hour in primary schools
  A description of the introduction and structure of the daily literacy hour introduced by the National Literacy Strategies in the Framework for Teaching in 1998. 9 Feb 2010
• Summary and link to report  The Moser Report
  In 1998 Government asked Sir Claus Moser, chairman of the Basic Skills Agency (now part of NIACE), to produce a report on how "to tackle the vast basic skills problem in this country". 16 Mar 2010
• Network  The power of blogging: webinar recording
  A recording of a fantastic webinar presented by David Mitchell, Deputy Headteacher and blogging expert. David explains how the introduction of blogging into his classroom has helped the writing standards of his pupils soar. 10 May 2012
• Network  The power of story
  Example resources from St Thomas of Canterbury RC Primary School for using existing stories as models for writing. Network theme: the power of story. 2 Feb 2012 Network members only
• Network  The secondary quick guide to phonics
  A helpful introduction to the teaching of phonics for secondary teachers. Network theme: reading 8 Nov 2012
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• Network  The Wroxham School Writing Strategy 1: Creating a meaningful and inspiring context
  Watch videos of Steve Davy and his Year 4 pupils to find out how to use themes to help pupils to generate ideas for their writing and as a means to engage them and capture their imagination. Network theme: writing 4 Feb 2013 Network members only
• Network  The Wroxham School Writing Strategy 2: Developing a culture of exploration and trust
  Watch videos of Steve Davy and his Year 4 pupils to find out how to encourage pupils to explore language in all subjects to increase their confidence and engender a love of language that is reflected in their writing. Network theme: writing. 4 Feb 2013 Network members only
• Network  The Wroxham School Writing Strategy 3: Making grammar meaningful
  Watch videos of Steve Davy and his Year 4 pupils to find out about the importance of teaching grammar in context and making it meaningful to enable understanding and confidence. 4 Feb 2013 Network members only
• NLT - Talk To Your Baby  Theories
  A selection of theories about how young children acquire and develop language. 26 Feb 2010