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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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If you're wondering whether or not to recruit and train Pupil Librarians for my school library, then read our blog and discover why Pupil Library Assistants, or Pupil...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 -
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We're delighted to be able to share views from some of the fantastic school librarians who are key to the success of our National Reading Champions Quiz.Read post about School librarian perspectives on the National Reading Champions Quiz -
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Welcome to the tenth blog in our series, Library Lifeline, written in association with the School Library Association. This series is designed to support anyone working in a school...Read post about Library Lifeline part 10: Using poetry in the festive season -
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A common challenge is how to engage reluctant readers. The ninth blog in our Library Lifeline, written in association with the School Library Association, aims to unpack ways we can...Read post about Library Lifeline part 9: Using your pupils’ love of sport to encourage reading for pleasure -
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In July 2022 we launched the National Literacy Trust’s Ukraine Appeal, and with your support we have been able to use our network of contacts in communities across the UK to support...Read post about 28,000 books gifted to children from Ukraine -
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Tracy Jackson OBE, Head of Early Years, talks about our partnership with the Department for Education and Department of Health as a key delivery partner in their new Start for Life...Read post about Launching Start for Life, the new home learning environment (HLE) campaign -
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Use your pupils' passion for the irreverent, humorous worlds of Roald Dahl books to make high quality recommendations and help them further expand their reading repertoire.Read post about Library Lifeline part 8: How to use your pupils' love of Roald Dahl books to expand their reading for pleasure choices -
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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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