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Being able to communicate with those around us is a vital skill that can help us in everyday life, empower us and ensure we build important relationships. Three-year-old Jayden was...Read post about Meet Jayden | First Words Together -
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Do you have any suggestions on how to help pupils become familiar and comfortable in the new school library environmentRead post about Library Lifeline part 16: Introducing pupils to the school library -
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Hospitals can seem a scary place for a child, whether they’re in for a quick appointment, or facing a longer-term stay. Two nurses in Doncaster decided to become Literacy Champions...Read post about Meet Bobbie and Ashleigh | Literacy Champions -
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A smart mouth and a challenging attitude doesn’t necessarily mean trouble, at least not according to Beyoncé Blair, a coach and mentor at Conisborough College. Beyoncé runs our...Read post about Meet Beyoncé | Represent -
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It is because of a belief in the power of literacy that the National Literacy Trust works with the incredible Anawim Women’s Centre in Birmingham. Let us delve into the Anawim...Read post about Meet Nigina | Words Rising -
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Our Alternative Provision Project Manager Kirsty Bailey shares highlights from the external evaluation of our oracy programme for girls who are excluded or at risk of exclusion.Read post about Empowering excluded girls through literacy: the journey of the Represent programme -
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Faith Bowman, Teacher and National Literacy Trust research team volunteer reflects on the findings of this year's Children and Young People's Reading Report.Read post about Reflections on reading enjoyment: a teacher's view -
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I’m worried there won’t be enough space for the new books if I take them out of their boxes. I am also finding it challenging to be emotionally okay with letting all the good new...Read post about Library Lifeline part 15: Getting books out of boxes and onto school library shelves -
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England’s highest ever ranking in the PIRLS league table this month is a cause for commendation and celebration – for the children involved, and for those engaged in supporting...Read post about England’s 10-year-olds reach highest ever place in PIRLS international reading rankings -
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This Empathy Day it is worth considering how reading provides opportunities to explore, learn about and sometimes be immersed in the lives of others.Read post about Empathy Day 2023: Reading for pleasure and empathy -
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Our school library is a well-stocked, welcoming space and though pupils read when they’re in there, but when asked if they are readers, pupils don’t seem to recognise that they are.Read post about Library Lifeline 14: How do I help pupils see themselves as readers? -
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By leveraging the resources we have and engaging in our communities, our collective ability to create an impact in closing the literacy gap is significant.Read post about How businesses can help improve literacy in their communities -
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Mayor of West Yorkshire Tracy Brabin discusses the power of writing poetry to explore feelings and navigate life experiences. Tracy Brabin is setting out to inspire the next...Read post about In conversation with the Mayor of West Yorkshire Tracy Brabin, about the power of creative writing and West Yorkshire Poetry Week -
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If staffing your school library is a barrier to your pupils accessing reading, then consider the suggestions made here to work around this challengeRead post about Library Lifeline part 13: How can your school library be in more regular use? -
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Our New Chapters project brings creative writing opportunities to people in the criminal justice system. New Chapters Project Manager, Angus Jackson, reflects on a fantastic year...Read post about New Chapters: Creative Writing from the Criminal Justice System -
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Situation books are a valuable learning tool as well as a means for pupils to understand sometimes confusing or complex situations taking place in their lives or in the lives of...Read post about Library Lifeline part 12: Using situation books to support pupils and strengthen their capacity for empathy -
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This year’s Festive Book gifting campaign was a huge success and is now a well-established part of our year-round book gifting programme.Read post about Read Manchester Christmas Book Gifting -
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Bradford-based poet and project manager, of the first West Yorkshire Poetry Week, Sharena Lee Satti discusses her personal connection to poetry and finding inspiration in everyday...Read post about West Yorkshire Poetry Week 2023: How poetry changes lives -
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Should I recruit and train Pupil Librarians for my school library? Having Pupil Library Assistants, or Pupil Librarians is an invaluable addition to your school library. If you...Read post about Library Lifeline part 11: The immense value of Pupil Librarians for your school library -
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Dr Valerie Daniel will be providing a keynote at Talk To Your Baby 2023: Preparing for a new generation. Talk To Your Baby is the National Literacy Trust’s annual early years...Read post about Riding out the storm: Talk To Your Baby blog -
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Featherbed Tales has been working with Get Suffolk Reading to create new content and inspire a love of learning and reading in Suffolk.Read post about In conversation with the founder of Featherbed Tales, Caroline England