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A rich environment is needed for the development of children's literacy. It goes without saying that learning to read and write involves far more than just 'knowing your sounds.' Thankfully, the Rose Report acknowledges this. If children are to become not only fluent but also enthusiastic readers, they need to understand what reading is 'good for'.

It goes without saying that learning to read and write involves far more than just 'knowing your sounds.' Thankfully, the Rose Report acknowledges this. If children are to become not only fluent but also enthusiastic readers, they need to understand what reading is 'good for'.

Practitioners have a significant role to play in helping young children to see reading and writing as a deeply pleasurable activity that everyone can access. Creating a community of language users in a setting where everyone's literacy is valued is integral to this process.

While practitioners will be involved in introducing children to the notion of linking sounds to letters, other aspects of the reading and writing process need to be given at least equal value.

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