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NEW network and support for schools
Launching today (3 March), our new Schools Network will help you to improve literacy at your school. Members enjoy exclusive access to online evaluation tools, resouces and discounts on National Literacy Trust conferences, training and resources. Find out more about the benefits of membership.
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FREE lesson plan and story-writing competition
Key Stage 1 and 2 pupils can win an in-store party at Build-A-Bear Workshop® and school visit from Bearemy bear by writing their own ending to an exclusive story begun by Angelina Ballerina author Katherine Hollabird. Our Talk for Writing adviser has developed a free lesson plan so you can integrate the storywriting competition into your lessons. Read more about taking part.
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NEW resource to engage families
Ensure literacy support in the home by giving your families this fun and informative resource for parents of primary-age children. Parents and carers can learn how to assist their child’s development with an interactive wheel of activities. Read more about the resource or order now.
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World Book Day launches new website for teens
www.digi-tale.co is a space for young people to share their opinions on books and reading. Young people can also download an innovative digital story widget allowing them to place themselves or their friends as characters.
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Is your school looking for new governors?
The School Governors’ One-Stop Shop is a charity that provides a free governor recruitment service, placing volunteers in schools where their skills and experience can add significant value. Visit their website
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Free posters plus discount on book bundles
Passion for Knowledge, a not-for-profit organisation, are offering £25 discount off all multicultural book bundles which have been carefully selected for key stages 1 to 4. You can also order a set of free posters for your school. Visit their website for more.
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Early Years |
NEW network for early years settings
Launching today (3 March), the National Literacy Trust's new Early Years Network is for practitioners working with children from birth to five and offers a way to share experiences and solve problems. Members can enjoy exclusive access to information, ideas and resources as well as discounts on resources, products and conferences. Read more about the network.
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To mark “Hello", the national year of communication, we are launching a new website
for parents and carers which emphasises the positive role they can play in helping their baby to develop communication skills. Professionals can signpost the site to any parents they are working with. Our information for professionals can still be accessed here.
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New App to support literacy from 3+
Take the first steps in literacy with Red The Robot®, developed by teachers to get your child talking and reading. Watch this video to see how the App works. You can download the App on iPad, iPhone and iPod for only £2.99, which includes a donation to our work.
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Local Areas & Services |
NEW support for communities and local services
Visit our new Local Partnerships Zone to download free resources and guidance to help you target literacy support to families and those with the greatest need. We can also help you improve early language and literacy levels through a community-wide strategy. Visit our communities and local areas page to access the zone and find out more about working with us.
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Reading project boosts library membership
As a result of running our Young Readers Programme, 77% of libraries have reported increased footfall from children and their families. Links between local schools and libraries have been strengthened with over 90% of libraries believing they will work more with their local school as a result of the programme. Run the project in your library or school library with our resource.
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Authors call for moratorium on library closures
An open letter sent to Culture Secretary Jeremy Hunt and Culture Minister Ed Vaizey calling for a halt to library closures has been signed by high-profile authors including Sarah Waters and Anne Fine. Read more
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Libraries gave us power: save our libraries
This new campaign to save libraries is aiming to get "A Design for Life" by the Manic Street Preachers to number one in order to demonstrate to Government the nation's support for libraries. Visit the Facebook page for more information.
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Newly recruited health visitors can better support children with special educational needs and disabilities by joining up services, according to Ann Gross, Director of Early Years, Extended Schools and Special Needs at the Department for Education. Read more
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