Mencap survey finds UK's spelling deficit

Mencap has launched Spellathon, an initiative aimed at improving literacy and spelling across all ages. A recent survey by the charity found only one in five people correctly spelt all words in a short spelling competition and Mencap's Assistant Director of Fundraising Faith Ingham says the initiative can play a key role. Take part and raise money for Mencap today at http://www.spellathon.net. Entrants can receive a personal invitation from Stephen Fry and a Free Digital Schools Pack that will contain the interactive whiteboard game, assembly video, and everything else needed to take part in the competition.