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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 -
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The impact of Puffin World of Stories and our top five starting points for improving your school libraryRead post about Transforming your primary school library -
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Forensic cosmetic scientist Dr Barbara Brockway, who spoke at our Literacy for Learning Secondary School Festival of Science and Imagination, discusses how she got into the cosmetic...Read post about How Dr Barbara Brockway got into a career in cosmetic science -
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Jim Sells, Sport and Literacy Programme Manager reveals the summer of fun the National Literacy Trust has in store for schools.Read post about Gear up and join us for a summer of sport and reading! -
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To celebrate our amazing volunteers, we highlight two people's experiences volunteering on the Words for Work programmes.Read post about Celebrating Volunteers Week 2021 -
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In April, The National Literacy Trust held a webinar to discuss the power of audiobooks, celebrating the launch of a new research project supported by AudibleRead post about The Power of Audiobooks -
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Shahneila Saeed, Head of Education at Ukie and Director of the Digital Schoolhouse discusses the role video games can have in the classroom and at home in supporting children’s...Read post about Literacy by stealth: How video games can make a difference -
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Mike Stirling from Beano discusses the role comics can have in the classroom and at home in supporting children’s literacy and creativity, following on from speaking at the National...Read post about Access to comics can encourage children to enjoy regular reading -
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We spoke to Sarah Mathieson, the North London Regional Coordinator of the National Reading Champions Quiz about her thoughts on why the quiz is so special, her message to keen...Read post about National Reading Champions Quiz: Q&A with Sarah Mathieson, the North London Regional Coordinator -
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No moment in education history has ever highlighted more powerfully the need for libraries than the pandemic. When 1 in 11 children from disadvantaged communities don’t own a single...Read post about The National Literacy Trust is thrilled to support Cressida Cowell’s call for better primary school library provision -
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We spoke to Rebecca Kennedy, a quiz writer for the National Reading Champions Quiz, about her thoughts on why the quiz is so special, her message to keen readers and where she finds...Read post about National Reading Champions Quiz: Q&A with Quiz Writer Rebecca Kennedy -
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We spoke to Amelia Joicey, the North East Regional Coordinator of the National Reading Champions Quiz about her thoughts on why the quiz is so special, her message to keen readers...Read post about National Reading Champions Quiz: Q&A with Amelia Joicey, the North East Regional Coordinator -
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Last Easter Sunday, the impact of the pandemic on children’s literacy was highlighted with new reports that 200,000 year six students now face the reality of starting secondary...Read post about The National Literacy Trust welcomes the government's plans to address the stark education attainment gap -
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We spoke to our Literacy for Learning conference keynote speaker and respected teacher and author Alex Quigley about his thoughts on everything from reading online to engaging...Read post about Alex Quigley on literacy, independent reading and lockdown