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Take part in our annual survey of literacy
Do you want an insight into literacy in your school? We’re looking for schools to take part in our online survey of literacy in the UK. We will provide all participating schools with an individual report on their school. Find out more and sign up now.
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Have your pupils got The ComiX Factor?
We’ve teamed up with Renaissance Learning to bring you The ComiX Factor, a fun new competition for all UK schools. Fantastic prizes are up for grabs in this comic-making competition, a multimodal learning opportunity that’s perfect for getting your pupils into writing. Access the resources and find out more including details of the prizes and how to enter.
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Sale on schools conferences
We’re launching the new school year with a Back to School Sale on all our schools conferences. Book your conferences for 2011/12 by 31 October and get a 10% discount. Network members get an additional 10% discount, so join a network now
to benefit. We’ve also just published an updated version of our popular 2011/12 Schools Guide to Literacy. Download your copy now.
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Inspire pupils with Premier League Reading Stars
We are looking for up to 1000 primary and secondary schools, libraries and football clubs to take part in our Premier League Reading Stars project. Participating schools will receive free resources and training at a Premier League club, as well as being involved in reviewing the impact of the project in their school. Find out more and apply by 30 September.
Not able to take part in the project but still interested in using football to motivate your pupils? All schools can buy our Premier League resource pack. Pre-order now for delivery in December. There are limited stocks so act now to avoid disappointment.
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New research: the Reads and the Read Nots
Our new research reveals a polarised nation of young readers with nearly one in six reporting that they don’t read a single book in a month, while one in 10 say they read more than 10 books in a month. This divide is concerning because the research shows that frequency of reading outside of class has a direct link to attainment. Read more
about the research or take part in our annual survey of literacy to find out more about reading habits in your school.
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Fundraise for literacy with our exciting resource packs
Our free fundraising packs have ideas and resources for classroom activities and whole-school events. Our exclusive Where’s Wally? themed pack includes posters, postcards and word searches. Download Where's Wally? pack. We are also delighted to offer a pack which builds on the excitement of our 1 in 6 run which will visit 10 schools this October. Download 1 in 6 run pack.
Cressida Cowell, author of How to Train Your Dragon, is launching a Dragonese Day for schools on 6 October. An accompanying pack contains ideas for raising funds for the National Literacy Trust. Find out more about Dragonese Day and download pack.
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Early Years |
New resource for school starters
Help parents to support their children’s literacy with our new Starting School Literacy Wheel. Ideal for handing out at parents’ evenings, this fun resource provides parents and carers with advice and activities to support their child’s literacy development, including information on phonics. Pack includes a class set of 32 and a teacher guidance leaflet for only £45. Find out more and order now.
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20% Sale on Talk To Your Baby conference places
Talk To Your Baby is having a sale on its conference places this month. This special offer is for 20% off any new booking made before 30 September 2011. Simply quote 20Septnews in the discount code field when booking. Find out more and book now.
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WIN! Red the Robot resources
Send us a photo of the children in your setting or class having fun sharing stories, and you could be in with a chance of winning a talking Red the Robot® prize package with books, cards and puppets worth £500. The deadline for entries is Monday 10 October, so get your entries in now. Find out more.
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Children’s Workforce Development Council on Early Years Professional Status
Thom Crabbe, National Manager of Early Years at the Children’s Workforce Development Council, has just been confirmed for our Talk To Your Baby conference in November. He will be speaking on the hot issue of the Early Years Professional Status and its underrepresentation in rooms which care for younger children. Find out more.
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Local Areas & Services |
A welcome focus on families in adult literacy inquiry
We welcome the findings of the independent inquiry into adult literacy which is published today. The National Literacy Trust sat on the inquiry's expert panel on family literacy. The report's final recommendations include training and awareness-raising in schools and early years settings, and a challenge for all primary schools to organise family literacy learning programmes. Read more.
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Family literacy expert Professor Hannon to speak at October event
Professor Peter Hannon, expert in family literacy at the University of Sheffield, has confirmed he will speak at our event looking at the role of literacy in child poverty and the importance of literacy in the home. Professor Hannon joins speakers Frank Field MP and Naomi Eisenstadt. He will be reviewing theory and research for effective practice in influencing home literacy. Find out more and book now.
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Negative reception to blueprint for libraries
Librarian group Voices for the Library has criticised the recommendations of the Future Libraries Programme, which include libraries being run by the private sector with borrowing points in shops and village halls. Read more.
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How Rochdale has used literacy champions to tackle unemployment
Cllr Colin Lambert, Leader of Rochdale Metropolitan Borough Council tells us how they are tackling unemployment through local partnerships and volunteers focused on improving access to literacy support. Read his blog.
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