Resources
The National Literacy Trust supports literacy in schools and the home with a wide range of resources which are available for purchase by schools and professionals.The resources aim to facilitate the learning process and the acquisition of good literacy skills . One popular resource is the Family Literacy Wheel, which is designed to develop literacy in a fun way while doing everyday tasks such as cooking or cleaning. It is designed in a way which helps to promote your child's development. Research has consistently indicated that support in the home is crucial to the development of good literacy skills. .
Other resources promote the importance of reading for pleasure and the impact it can have on literacy development, using a variety of mediums, including sport. The Premier League Reading Stars is a resource designed to encourage reluctant readers through football with tasks set by leading football stars. The Young Readers Programme Pack is another resource which helps children and young people acquire the skills they need to become a developed reader. With skills taught such as how to choose a book that is relevant to their interests, to where they can find books once the project is over. This programme is exceptional in recognising local knowledge and expertise and allowing professionals the freedom to meet the specific interests of the students they work with in their school. Ann Brownlee
The Reading Champions Resource was developed from a project previously funded by the DCSF (now DfE) http://www.education.gov.uk/ which is especially designed to engage boys with reading through the use of inspirational peer influence. Boys with high profiles among other pupils become Reading Champions and encourage other boys to get involved in reading. Reading Champions become more positive about reading there is an improvement of communication, social and leadership skills and an increase in motivation of other children's interest in reading. The schools reading culture also becomes stronger as a result of the Reading Champions programme, .
The Words for Work 2011 Project works closely with teachers and business volunteers in order to improve pupils speaking and listening skills, these skills are crucial for employability and should be every child's automatic right, . As this is a new project evaluation is key to its sustainability and impact, early indications show that 50% of participants improved their speaking and listening skills, while 75% of participants raised their awareness of the importance of these skills. The evaluation report shows that 9 in 10 of the children involved in the project feel they communicate better as a result of participation. This was supported by their teachers along with 8 in 10 of the business volunteers believing that the young people learned to communicate more effectively. Sally Melvin (2010).
The National Literacy Trust also works with the Premier League, using the motivational power of football to encourage children and families to engage with reading. It also works in partnership with local areas to extend the scope of local support for literacy and ensure this support reaches those families most in need. In practice this means involving a wide range of front-line local authority workers in promoting literacy to families - for example, housing providers, midwives and health visitors.
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