Press releases
NALA works continuously with a range of media, setting up interviews with literacy students and specialists, issuing press releases and policy statements, and answering questions related to adult literacy. The Irish media have always been very supportive in reporting these issues and are hugely influential in both encouraging adults with literacy difficulties to return to learning and explaining what literacy means for wider social and economic development in Ireland. For press queries please call 01 412 7909 / 087 648 6292 or email pr@nala.ie.
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Thursday, 6 January, 2011 New TV campaign encourages adults to take the first step back to education Big rise in numbers ‘taking the first step’ this January. |
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Tuesday, 7 December, 2010 National Adult Literacy Agency not surprised by decline in literacy among 15 year olds “We would ask that, despite tough economic times, the Government start to look at complimentary ways of raising educational achievement particularly in disadvantaged areas. This can be achieved most effectively by addressing other factors that impact on learning and school performance such as improving parent’s literacy and promoting approaches to learning in the home and in communities,” said Inez Bailey. |
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Wednesday, 27 October, 2010 Goodbye Gardiner Street. Hello Ranelagh. Due to the move our phone lines and email will not be working on Thursday 28 October - we apologise for any inconvenience caused. |
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Wednesday, 13 October, 2010 Write on 4 Work, the FREE Level 3 FETAC qualification is now available to do online. You can learn at your own pace with a tutor over the phone or work independently online. We will also post materials to you and you can use an interactive learning website. There are 500 FREE places available for this programme. |
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Monday, 6 September, 2010 Adults count too The research was conducted by the National Adult Literacy Agency and asked 1,000 adults two maths questions taken from the primary school curriculum[i] and four basic calculations that people would be required to do on a daily basis[ii]. 40% of participants got half or all of the questions wrong. |
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Sunday, 5 September, 2010 New TV campaign encourages adults to take the first step back to education Taking the first steps on any difficult journey requires courage and commitment – and for those who have difficulties reading or writing, the stigma attached can prove daunting and discouraging. This campaign aims to dispel this stigma by focusing on the benefits of returning to further education, as well as demonstrating that this issue is not confined to any particular demographic segment. |
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Friday, 20 August, 2010 Parents and kids encouraged to learn together The National Adult Literacy Agency (NALA) in partnership with EBS Building Society has developed a book specially written for parents of young children. This colourful book aims to show parents how to make the most of their home as a place where children can start learning in advance of formal schooling. The guide, ‘At Home with Family Learning’ includes 150 tips to enhance young children’s literacy learning through simple fun activities around the house and garden. |
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Thursday, 15 July, 2010 Watch out for ‘Written off?’ on RTE This fascinating RTÉ documentary follows the lives of 11 Irish adults as they come together to attend an intensive 8 week course.
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Thursday, 1 July, 2010 National Adult Literacy Awareness Week 2010 National Adult Literacy Awareness Week (NALAW) 2010 will take place between 6 and 10 of September this year. We chose this week to link with International Literacy Day on the 8 September. |
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Friday, 25 June, 2010 Ireland partners in first EU health literacy survey Ireland is to engage as a partner in the first EU Health Literacy Survey it was revealed today at the MSD/NALA National Health Literacy Conference held in Dublin. Experts gathered to discuss how Ireland can address the significant problem of health literacy which is a person’s ability to understand and communicate health information and therefore make more informed decisions about their own health. |
