Links
Sites for teachers
International Reading Association
http://www.reading.org
Details of the organisation, an online bookshop, research articles, and
details of international programmes.
The Literacy Trust
http://www.literacytrust.org.uk
This site includes a ‘Literacy Database’ with summaries of key
initiatives, links to other literacy organisations and a ‘What’s
On’ section with details of conferences and courses.
Literacy Web (Australia)
http://www.schools.ash.org.au/litweb/
Case studies, links to other Australian literacy sites, and articles on
literacy.
PETA (Primary English Teaching) (Australia)
http://www.peta.edu.au
Information of resources, publications and events.
Standards Unit, DfES
http://www.standards.dfes.gov.uk/
This site includes guidance and examples of good practice, literacy
materials (NLS) with downloadable resources sheets, schemes of work, publications
and links to other sites such as OFSTED, QCA and the TTA.
Resource list sites for teachers
The following Web sites include lists of useful literacy resources compiled by universities, publishers, literacy organisations and individual teachers.
BBC Education Web Guide
http://www.bbc.co.uk/learning/subjects/schools.shtml
A vast database that lists online education resources for schools, all
of which have been chosen by educational experts.
BlueRectangle.com book reviews
http://bluerectangle.com/book_reviews/view_one_category/today
Book reviews on video: concise and fascinating insights into a wide variety of books, by a wide variety of book reviewers.
Children’s Literature Web Guide
http://www.acs.ucalgary.ca/~dkbrown/index.html
A comprehensive list of best books lists, authors’ web sites and reviews.
Literacy Links
http://www.ed.uri.edu/smart/HOMEPAGE/lithp.htm
Suggests ‘places to begin’ with links to hundreds of literacy
sites, organised by topic. Also includes lesson plans and teaching resources.
Sites for Pupils
BBC Story Circle
http://www.bbc.co.uk/cbeebies/storycircle
A site for child authors
http://www.kidpub.org
Publishes the work of individual children and schools.
Organisations
Bookstart
http://www.bookstart.co.uk
Of general interest to anyone working with or caring for pre-school children,
including parents. Contains practical advice about sharing books with
very young children and attractively presented reviews of reccommended
books.
Booktrust
http://www.booktrusted.co.uk
Includes information about Booktrust publications and book prizes
including the Smarties Award and links to the Carnegie and Greenaway Awards.
Collaborative Learning Project
http://www.collaborativelearning.org
Supporting a cooperative network of teaching professionals to develop and
disseminate accessible teaching materials in all subject areas and for all
ages.
Seven Stories: The Centre for Children's Books
http://www.sevenstories.org.uk
Seven Stories is where the rich heritage of British children's books is collected, explored and celebrated. The website has information on all kinds of exhibitions, activities and events with books as the inspiration for seeing and hearing, making and doing, writing and drawing, music and drama and much more. The Centre is open to visitors of all ages.
The Federation of Children's Book Groups
http://www.fcbg.org.uk
Attractively presented site, which includes information about the organisation,
membership, the Children's Book Award, book lists and book reviews.
The Parent Centre
http://www.parentscentre.gov.uk/
Help your child to learn with the Parent Centre. UK Government information and advice on children's education, schools, league tables, bullying and special needs
The School Library Association
http://www.sla.org.uk
A useful introduction to the service provided by the organisation, including
the journal, The School Librarian, forthcoming events and current publications.