đ° Adult Literacy News Summary
Overhauling the NHS app is at the heart of UK healthcare plans, but it could leave some people behind
11-Jul-2025 - UK
The UK governmentâs ten-year health plan promises a radical digital transformation of the NHS. A key part of this change is said to come from developing the NHS app, which is being hailed as a âdoctor in your pocketâ. The upgraded app will apparently offer features like instant health advice, appointment booking, prescription management and access to personal health records. But while it may herald a new era of convenience for many, it risks leaving behind anyone who struggles with an increasingly digital world.
Read moreNational Literacy Charity Attends No.10 for Launch of National Year of Reading 2026
10-Jul-2025 - UK
With one in four children leaving primary school below the expected reading standard, a charity providing crucial reading support is proud to be a key part of the Governmentâs National Year of Reading 2026 â a nationwide initiative aimed at reigniting a love of reading among children across the country. Marking the start of this ambitious programme, Schoolreadersâ Founder and Chair of Trustees, Jane Whitbread, attended the official launch event at 10 Downing Street earlier this week.
Read morePredicting adult literacy and numeracy: Findings from the British cohort study
10-Jul-2025 - UK
This study investigates factors that predict adult literacy and numeracy using a large, stratified, and nationally representative sample of 5397 adults (48.6 % females) in the UK. Results showed that parental social status (at birth), childhood intelligence (at age 10), teenage internal locus of control (at age 16), educational qualifications and occupational levels (at ages 26 and 30) were all significantly and positively associated with adult literacy and numeracy (at age 34).
Read moreChild literacy scheme achieves 'excellent results'
09-Jul-2025 - UK
A literacy initiative which was launched in secondary schools has achieved "excellent results", the States of Guernsey has said. The Thinking Reading programme was launched at the start of the academic year to help improve the reading ability of students in Year 7. The government said the scheme was part of the education committee's commitment to "closing the literacy gap for students most in need".
Read moreGrowing demand for English language courses in Donegal
08-Jul-2025 - Ireland
More than 1,500 people in Donegal are registered on special courses to assist them in learning the English language. The figures were revealed at this weekâs meeting of the Donegal Education and Training Board (ETB). English classes for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) are administered through Donegal ETB and are held in locations all around the county. Such is the demand that there are waiting lists to start courses in some areas.
Read moreTrumpâs Funding Delay Will Devastate Adult Literacy Programs
07-Jul-2025 - USA
The Education Department is refusing to spend $715 million to educate adults who do not have a high school diploma or who are English learners
Read moreRead Easy South Dorset appeal for new reading volunteers
07-Jul-2025 - UK
A reading charity is calling for new volunteers to help adults improve their literacy skills. Read Easy South Dorset, which covers Weymouth, Portland, and Dorchester, offers free one-to-one reading coaching for adults. The group is now appealing for more volunteers to join its team of coaches to meet growing demand.
Read moreParents Urged: Read More to Boost Kids' Life Chances
06-Jul-2025 - UK
Education Secretary urges parents to swap scrolling with reading as she launches a National Year of Reading for 2026 to boost kids' literacy and life chances. The Education Secretary is calling on parents to lead by example and make reading a daily habit to help reverse the decline in reading for pleasure, to help give kids the best start in life as part of the Plan for Change.
Read moreSome education grants in limbo were used for âleftwing agenda,â Trump administration says
02-Jul-2025 - USA
The Trump administration has accused states and schools of using federal education grants earmarked for immigrantsâ children and low-income students to help fund "a radical leftwing agenda". The administration this week withheld more than $6 billion intended for after-school and summer programs, English language instruction, adult literacy and more, saying it would review the grants to ensure they align with President Donald Trumpâs priorities.
Read moreReading comprehension improves amongst Scotland pupils
02-Jul-2025 - UK
Five years on from the disruption of lockdown, young readers are engaging with more challenging booksâand understanding them better â according to a new study authored by a University of Dundee education expert.
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