Tag: Reading

Drop in reading standards spurs new Salford child literacy project

Drop in reading standards spurs new Salford child literacy project

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Almost a third of 11-year-olds in Salford are leaving primary school without required reading skills as the popularity of books […]

Salford's reading millionaire's picture: Liam

“He’s costing me a fortune in books” – Eccles year 7s praised for reading more than 1m words

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A trio of Eccles year 7 students have been celebrated for reading more than a million words in books since […]

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Salford to host its 20th Children’s Book Awards

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The Salford Children’s Book Awards is celebrating its 20th anniversary. The award, run by Salford Schools’ Library Service, encourages older […]

'The most important part of reading is sharing it with those around you'- Look for a Book project comes to Salford

‘The most important part of reading is sharing it with those around you’- Look for a Book project comes to Salford

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‘Look for a Book’ is a new project launched in Salford which aims to make reading fun and accessible to […]

Ashton-under-Lyne MP blames Tory government for the UK lagging behind on the global stage in new Pisa rankings

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SINCE results three years ago, the UK has made little progress in education and is still lagging behind other leading […]

Reading Hack launches event to promote BBC Love to Read Campaign

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A NUMBER of events, which include a talk from a best-selling author, have been launched in local libraries to encourage young […]

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