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Initiatives like Sure Start show no lasting effects on children's achievement, argues Tom Burkard, co-author of a controversial report that recommends scrapping the Early Years Foundation Stage.
Concerns have been raised about some early years settings using phonics with two-year-olds. Meredith Jones Russell reports
The early learning goals for reading and writing in the Early Years Foundation Stage should be scrapped, a group of MPs has said in a report on the national curriculum.
A campaign group concerned with early language is to create a new national measurement of children’s reading.
Principles * Providing time and opportunities to develop spoken language through conversations between children and adults, both one-to-one and in small groups (p44)
Words speak loud as actions when practitioners encourage children to find their voices outdoors, says Anne O'Connor
Principles * Planning an environment that reflects the importance of language through signs, notices and books (p44)
Literacy is linked to a specific body of knowledge and skills, so practitioners should focus on helping children to acquire these essentials, says Vicky Hutchin.
Pearson’s Primary Literacy Advisor explains why the use of phonics are vital for early literacy learning.
11 APRIL Literacy play: using fun activities to develop literacy skills.