• Sue Palmer - independent literacy consultant well-known for her straight talking on literacy issues. Regular contributer to Child Education magazine and author of several books including Toxic Childhood.
  
  
• National Literacy Trust - an independent charity dedicated to building a literate nation. Practical initiatives include the National Reading Campaign and Talk to your Baby. They offer support and give a list of literacy resources and organisations.
  
  
• Family Learning Network - concerned with all forms of informal and formal learning that involve more than one generation. Family Learning can support parents and give them more confidence to help their children with schoolwork. Some parents may be motivated to return to learning themselves. Organised on a regional basis with local events.
  
  
• I CAN - is the charity that seeks to help all children become good communicators.This foundation skill affects children's ability to learn, form relationships and make friends. Initiated Early Talk and Make Chatter Matter campaigns and organises the annual Chatterbox Challenge.
  
  
• CleverClogs Publishing - specialist publishing for family, health and community - local handbooks, guides and directories for families, young people and older people.

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