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Evidence is growing that the early learning goals for literacy do not support a play-based ethos and are too stressful for under-fives. But will the Government listen? asks Wendy Scott.
Writer, in-service trainer and literacy specialist Sue Palmer assesses what the Publishing Zone of the Under 12s Exhibition has to offer After those heady days when the National Literacy Strategy was...
The first action plan to improve literacy from early years through to adulthood has been developed by the Scottish government.
The dispute between a group of early years experts and teachers and the Department for Education over the Government’s planned reforms to the Early Years Foundation Stage has ramped up this week.
Early years organisation NIPPA has called on the Government to extend a successful pilot of a play-based curriculum to all primary schools in Northern Ireland. The Foundation Stage Enriched Curriculum...
Our special guide navigates the literacy debate and offers appropriate strategies for supporting literacy in the Foundation Stage. By Julian Grenier, acting head of Woodlands Park Nursery Centre, part...
Even very young children can recognise signs and labels and nurseries can build on this 'real life' reading. Jane Drake suggests ideas for developing early literacy skills
Follow our pointers to help you gather evidence for NVQ Level 3, Unit C24 - support the development of children's literacy skills. Read our advice in conjunction with Level 3 standards in Early Years...
An OECD study has found a link between five-year-olds’ use of digital devices and early literacy and working memory.
Tablets and iPads can help to support the development of willing and able readers. Dr Natalia Kucirkova offers some tips and strategies