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Literacy for everyone

Literacy for everyone

As Scottish schools become increasingly multilingual, they face new challenges in delivering the literacy and language skills that provide a strong foundation for learning. Charlotte McNeill reports.

A week in my shoes: Rachel Barr

A week in my shoes: Rachel Barr

From running drama workshops and directing plays to offering impartial advice, there is never a dull moment during youth worker Rachel Barr's working week at Portobello High School. 

Have you read George Orwell’s blog?

Have you read George Orwell’s blog?

George Orwell’s diary is being published as a blog by The Orwell Prize, The Political Quarterly and the Media Standards Trust. The project offers a rare glimpse into the inner workings of the mind of one of the finest authors of the 20th century.

Literacy does not begin and end in the English classroom

Literacy does not begin and end in the English classroom

Susan McDade, Literacy Development Officer at LTS, returns from the National Literacy Conference and discusses how different types of texts can engage readers of all ages and abilities.