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Longlists announced for the 2017 UKLA Book Awards
Friday, September 09, 2016
For the first time ever the judges for these unique book awards, which are the only awards judged by active classroom teachers, will come from Scotland, with the 56 judges spread right across the country from Aberdeen to Renfrewshire!
New Reading for Pleasure resource from the NUT
Thursday, September 08, 2016
Earlier this year UKLA contributed to an NUT online publication about reading for pleasure. The new resource is now available to view from the NUT website.
New Books for Keeps resource
Thursday, September 08, 2016
A new Books for Keeps review of Tidy by Emily Gravett is now available for members to view on our website.
International Literacy Day - Thursday 8 September 2016
Thursday, September 08, 2016
To celebrate International Literacy Day, we are pleased to launch UKLA’s Country Ambassador initiative.
Celebrating the UKLA International Conference and Award Winners 2016
Wednesday, July 27, 2016
A weekend of engaging keynotes, stimulating parallel sessions and inspiring award winners came together at the Bristol Mercure Holland House Hotel and Spa for one of the most successful UKLA International Conferences to date._300_200_80_s_c1.jpg)
Experiences of the 2016 NUT Student Shadowers
Thursday, July 21, 2016
In an exciting new development, student shadowing is now sponsored by the NUT. This sponsorship enabled us to offer up 6 student conference places for the 2016 UKLA International Conference in Bristol. Find out about the winners.
Results of the UKLA Student Book Award Vote 2016
Thursday, July 21, 2016
Each year students who sign up to shadow the book awards take part in their own vote for the Winners of the UKLA Book Award. Find out who the winners are this year!
UKLA is delighted to announce the winner of the Student Research Prize 2016
Thursday, July 21, 2016
Jeannie Bulman who studied at The University of Sheffield is this year’s winner for her doctoral study entitled ‘Developing a Progression Framework for Children’s Reading of Film’.
UKLA Book Award Winners 2016
Friday, July 08, 2016
COSTA winner scoops 'Teachers' Carnegie' amongst awards celebrating language, image and imagination
Goldilocks and Little Bear app by Nosy Crow wins UKLA Digital Book Award 2016
Wednesday, June 15, 2016
UKLA is delighted to announce that the winner of the UKLA Digital Book Award (in partnership with Book Trust, and sponsored by The Open University) is the app Goldilocks and Little Bear developed by Nosy Crow
Discover ELINET!
Thursday, June 09, 2016
The European Literacy Policy Network (ELINET) brings together information on the state of literacy education in some 28 European countries. Over the past two years, they have conducted extensive research to provide a framework and platform for literacy education. Find out where the UK stands in comparison with Europe in literacy education and see examples of good practice in literacy education.