3rd Edition

Supporting Language and Literacy 0-5 A Practical Guide for the Early Years Foundation Stage

By Suzi Clipson-Boyles Copyright 2010
112 Pages 29 B/W Illustrations
by Routledge

110 Pages
by Routledge

Supporting Language and Literacy 0–5 offers practical guidance for those supporting young children’s language and literacy development. It describes the important features of early language development providing a clear and accessible theoretical framework illustrated by practical examples taken from a wide range of early years settings. Linking directly to the Early Years Foundation... Read more
Introduction 1. Every child matters 2. The centrality of language and literacy 3. Starting with assessment – links to the cyclic process described in the EYFS 4. Speaking, listening and thinking 5. Reading from the start 6. The developing writer 7. Cross-curricular learning 8. Children with English as an additional language

Biography

Suzi Clipson-Boyles is an education consultant, trainer and author. She supports and offers guidance to schools and local authorities in the areas of school improvement, early years and drama.