Source Description Date

• Network  “The Olden Times” newspaper resource
  We’ve joined forces with the Historical Association and children’s newspaper First News to bring you a resource that will help your pupils engage with the history of their local area whilst developing their writing skills. 9 May 2011 Network members only
• Tom Palmer  Tom Palmer's writing blog, Part Two activity: "the thing I found hardest was creating characters"
  A weekly activity resource to accompany the How I Write: How You Write blog, written by the Puffin author, Tom Palmer, about the writing of his new series, The Squad. Available to Schools Network members only. 9 May 2011
  Network members onlyDownload
• Network  Newspaper templates
  Newspaper templates in Microsoft Publisher format to accompany the network's "The Olden Times" newspaper resource. Available to network members only. 6 May 2011 Network members only
• NLT - Young Readers Programme   Specialist Booklists - Gifted and Talented
  A selection of titles suitable for keen and confident readers. Arranged by interest and reading level. 5 May 2011 Young Readers Programme users and Network members only
• Tom Palmer  Tom Palmer's writing blog, Part One activity: Having an idea for a story
  A weekly activity resource to accompany the weekly How I Write: How You Write blog, written by the Puffin author, Tom Palmer, about the writing of his new series, The Squad. Available to Schools Network members only. 3 May 2011
  Network members onlyDownload
• Network (early years)  Talking zig-zags
  Two colourful and easy to make talking zig-zags that encourage communication and learning, when out and about with children. 1 Apr 2011
  Network members onlyDownload
• National Literacy Trust   Establishing a local context: Derbyshire case study
  This case study explores how Derbyshire established a local context for a literacy strategy, undertaking a needs assessment and identifying resources and partners. 30 Mar 2011
  Registered Users onlyDownload
• Network  PowerPoint: The importance of reading for enjoyment
  A tool to help you communicate the importance of embedding a culture of reading for enjoyment across your whole school. 30 Mar 2011 Network members only
• Communities and local areas  Reading is good for you
  This resource, produced in 2009, outlines how literacy relates to health priorities. 30 Mar 2011
  Download
• National Literacy Trust  Training for frontline staff: Stoke case study
  Stoke developed a programme called Stoke Speaks Out to help front line staff across Stoke be aware of early language development and have the skills to support children and families. 30 Mar 2011
  Registered Users onlyDownload