Author: vanessa Iles

12 Dec Adult literacy specialists – an endangered species??

Posted at 14:23h in Latest news

Despite the fact that LLN is universally acknowledged as a vital underpinning skill for adults in all walks of life, it appears that qualified adult LLN teachers are becoming very hard to find. Specialist graduate qualifications in adult literacy/numeracy will not be offered by ...

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12 Dec Falling between the cracks – Barry’s story

Posted at 14:21h in Latest news

Barry is an old shearer who was a 'ratbag at school' and never learnt to read and write properly. He said his desk was outside the principal’s office. He got to Year 7 but was always disruptive. Now he is finding day to day life difficult...

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12 Dec World Literacy Summit Oxford University April 2020

Posted at 14:19h in Latest news

Whilst focussed on literacy for young people, this major global summit will still bring together major stakeholders in global literacy. The theme is Reading Changes Lives and early bird discounts are available until Dec 31. https://www.worldliteracysummit.org/ ...

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