Michael Sterne obituary

My grandfather, Michael Sterne, who has died aged 79, was a tireless advocate for educational equality, in particular speaking up for children with special educational needs.

Michael worked in various local education authorities, always deeply concerned with providing opportunities for the most disadvantaged, advocating community education and lifelong learning. He worked with the British Dyslexia Association and Prisoners Abroad, and he co-founded and chaired the National Literacy Association, which championed better access to books for children, particularly those in public care.