News
For a full range of news stories from 2009 onwards please search these pages, if you are looking for a specific story or topic then please use the search box to type what you are looking for.
For archived news dating back to 2001/2 then please visit our news archive.
Please note that articles reported on the TTYB website are there to provide information on early years communication from a variety of sources. Whilst we do our best to ensure that these are of good authority and kept updated please be aware that these are purely for informative purposes rather than acting as a voice of authority on the subject.
Adults news stories:
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22May2012Over-reliance on spellcheckers is undermining spelling skills
A third of British adults struggle to spell basic words because of an over-reliance on spellcheckers and 'autocorrect'.
Posted by Jane Woodley
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15May2012Nearly one third of British adults now e-reading
A third of British adults say they are likely to buy an e-book in the next six months.
Posted by Fiona Lewis
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02May2012Magazine publishers pledge to tackle literacy through launch of MagAid
A new literacy project will use magazines to promote reading in partnership with our Young Readers Programme.
Posted by Fiona Lewis
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29Mar2012New report shows illiteracy costing the world $1.19 trillion
The World Literacy Foundation has released a report highlighting that nearly 800 million people across the world lack basic reading and writing skills. It also shows that the UK suffers significantly from the costs of poor literacy.
Posted by Fiona Lewis
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07Mar2012Undergraduates struggle to write essays
A professor has warned that teaching writing using a formulaic manner is preventing students from articulating their ideas at degree level.
Posted by Jane Woodley
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06Mar2012Canterbury Tales pilgrimage
One of our supporters is raising vital funds for the National Literacy Trust by recreating the Canterbury Tales.
Posted by Jane Woodley
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02Mar2012Poll suggests more people embarrassed to confess poor literacy skills than numeracy skills
Whilst literacy skills are improving, new charity National Numeracy reveals that millions of people struggle with maths and have difficulties understanding payslips, train timetables or paying household bills.
Posted by Jane Woodley
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16Feb2012Pupils banned from using slang in school
Pupils at an academy have been ordered to stop using slang to improve their job prospects.
Posted by Jane Woodley
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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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08Sep2011Focus on family learning in adult literacy inquiry
The National Literacy Trust welcomes the findings of the year-long Independent Inquiry into Adult Literacy, published today (8 September 2011), the 45th UNESCO International Literacy Day.
Posted by Fiona Lewis
