With two year olds now becoming an established part of the school population in many areas of the UK, it is critically important that those working with these very young children fully understand how literacy can be most successfully approached at this sensitive and crucial stage of their development. This book takes the perspective that early literacy for the very young child doesn't just involve books to read, but requires skilled and knowledgeable people who develop sensitive, responsive relationships with the child. Practitioners, parents and caregivers are each a vital component of the child's experience with reading and writing, and all should work together to support the development of emerging literacy skills.

A hands-on guide to support practitioners in helping the very youngest children to make effective progress in early literacy.

About the Author
Terry was awarded a first class honours degree for teaching children in the 3-11 age range, a diploma in education, and a master's degree in teaching research in the early years. He has experience of working with all the age ranges in the primary sector but has an extensive experience working within the Early Years, including being deputy head teacher of a large 100-place flagship nursery school and deputy head teacher across 10 community nursery centres.


Book Information
ISBN 9781472945884
Author Terry Gould
Format Paperback
Page Count 64
Imprint Featherstone
Publisher Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Weight(grams) 265g