Jonathan DouglasinNational Literacy TrustIt’s critical to be critical in the digital ageChildren and young people today are growing up in a globalised world. The rise of digital and social media is transforming their experience…Jun 13, 2018Jun 13, 2018
Jonathan DouglasinNational Literacy TrustLife expectancy shortened by 26 years for children growing up in areas with the most serious…At the National Literacy Trust, we have always known that improving children’s literacy improves their life chances. Those who lack vital…Feb 16, 2018Feb 16, 2018
Jonathan DouglasinNational Literacy TrustUK businesses pledge to tackle nation’s literacy crisis in 201863 leading businesses have joined the fight to tackle the UK’s literacy crisis — a crisis which, over the past decade, has seen more than…Jan 24, 2018Jan 24, 2018
Jonathan DouglasinNational Literacy TrustRedefining children’s reading: How well are the nation’s children really reading?Every year, as parents and educators, we look to Key Stage 2 national curriculum assessment results as a benchmark of how well children are…Dec 15, 2017Dec 15, 2017
Jonathan DouglasinNational Literacy TrustAddressing England’s social mobility challengeThe earlier children develop good reading and writing skills, the better their chances are of doing well at school, getting a skilled job…Dec 14, 2017Dec 14, 2017
Jonathan DouglasinNational Literacy TrustChange a child’s life story this ChristmasOn Christmas Day, many children will be lucky enough to discover a whole new world of adventures, meet new people and learn about the past…Dec 6, 2017Dec 6, 2017
Jonathan DouglasinNational Literacy TrustThe business of literacyYoung people in the UK are our workforce of the future but they have some of the poorest literacy skills in the world.Nov 22, 2017Nov 22, 2017
Jonathan DouglasinNational Literacy TrustTackling fake news: do children have the critical literacy skills they need to survive and thrive…Today’s children and young people have grown up in a world that revolves around digital technology. Whether children read books on a…Sep 13, 2017Sep 13, 2017