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Research Manager Irene Picton shares highlights of our new report showing a link between critical digital literacy and mental wellbeing.Read post about Education, regulation, legislation: supporting young people's wellbeing in the digital world -
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Raise awareness of LGBTQ+ inclusion all year round, in a school library setting or in the classroomRead post about Library Lifeline part 7: Make the most of Pride Month throughout the year -
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This National Writing Day our Head of School Programmes, Fay Lant, reflects on our new research and shares ways to promote writing in schools.Read post about Top tips for promoting writing in your school -
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To mark Volunteers’ Week, we sat down with Birmingham Stories Literacy Champion Abi to discuss her experience so far.Read post about In Conversation with Birmingham Stories Literacy Champion, Abi -
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Rearranging your school library is a task that can be broken down into manageable steps. Consider if you want a system where everything is arranged into genres, or a system where...Read post about Library Lifeline part 6: How do I arrange my school library collection? -
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As part of the Hungry Little Minds campaign, the home learning environment team recently ran events in two prisons across the country to provide parents and carers with resources...Read post about Our brand-new early years focused criminal justice work -
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The only important factor to bear in mind with a school library book club is that it should be fun. It’s not a lesson, it’s a chance for children to enjoy reading and discussing...Read post about Library Lifeline part 5: Running a school library book club -
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We recently had an email from a librarian who wants to choose a library management system (LMS) that’s right for her school and that her SLT will be able to see the benefits of.Read post about Library Lifeline part 4: What to consider when purchasing a library management system for my library -
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Alison Tebbs, Early Years Project Manager at the National Literacy Trust and Level 3 Forest School Leader reflects on the value of outdoor experience in the early years.Read post about The benefits of outdoor learning in the early years -
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This new addition to our Library Lifeline series addresses how to build in opportunities to increase enjoyment in reading in balance with focused curriculum time.Read post about Library Lifeline part 3: Developing reading for pleasure in your school -
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Our Stories Hub Manager, Helen Williams shares why reading is so important for children's mental healthRead post about Children's Mental Health Week: why reading for pleasure is vital for young minds -
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Bradford-based author, Aamnah Rahman on changing the traditional narrative taught in UK history and why it's needed.Read post about A story of a boy soldier – telling the untold narrative -
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Kyle Turakhia shares research highlights about Game Changers – our reading programme for excluded students.Read post about Game Changers' impact – research highlights -
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This Libraries Week, we are excited to publish the first in a brand-new blog series, Library Lifeline, written in association with the School Library Association. This series is...Read post about Library Lifeline part 1: Recommending books when you're short on time -
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To celebrate Libraries Week 2021, we're sharing top tips gathered from experienced library staff based in schools and public libraries across the country.Read post about Top tips for boosting library engagement -
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Here's an outline of our Education Recovery area which supports teachers on their return to schoolRead post about Welcome back to school -
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Helping teachers understand what they can do to support their pupils’ news literacy skills and encouraging headteachers to make news literacy part of their education recovery plansRead post about The government's media literacy strategy: what do schools need to know? -
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Mark Johnson, Deputy Head and Literacy Lead attended Improving Writing in KS2 CPD, and discussed his application of IPEELL at our inaugural primary conference. Read his story.Read post about Waxing lyrically: a way into books and reading -
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Love Ssega, Artist, Songwriter, Producer and speaker at our Literacy for Learning Secondary School Festival of Science and Imagination, discusses using music and art to inspire...Read post about Imagination through Literacy: How music and art can be used to tell stories that engage -
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Jonathan Douglas, CBE, Chief Executive of the National Literacy Trust discusses the findings of Penguin Random House’s latest Lit in Colour report and how this speaks to our...Read post about National Literacy Trust response to latest Lit in Colour report