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Heads threaten to boycott phonics reading check

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  • Tuesday, May 8, 2012
  • | Nursery World
Head teachers have threatened to put an end to the phonics reading check for all six-year-olds, if it is seen to be politically motivated and used as a weapon to attack teachers.

Dolly Parton boosts family reading

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  • Tuesday, May 17, 2011
  • | Nursery World
The number of parents who read to their children has seen a sharp increase since they joined the Dolly Parton free book gifting programme, according to a new survey.

Fathers write children's stories to share

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  • Tuesday, May 17, 2011
  • | Nursery World
Eight fathers who attend a dads' group have written a book of children's stories to be given out free to fathers and encourage them to read to their children.

Free books from country star Dolly

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  • Tuesday, March 15, 2011
  • | Nursery World
Scottish children in care are to receive free books for the first five years of their lives under a new scheme backed by country and western singer Dolly Parton.

Book scheme goes on with reduced funds

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  • Tuesday, March 1, 2011
  • | Nursery World
The Department for Education has reaffirmed its commitment to providing free books for babies and children and announced a new scheme to be targeted through children's centres.

Pre-school boosts literacy in teen years

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  • Tuesday, February 15, 2011
  • | Nursery World
Children who attend pre-school education before they start school are much better readers at age 15 than those who do not, according to an international study.

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