Reading in the foundation stage and key stage 1

Popular training on strategies to foster a love of books in children and develop early reading skills.

Anne's courses are suitable for children's centre staff, early years practitioners, foundation stage and literacy coordinators, foundation stage and key stage 1 teachers, teaching assistants and library staff.

Anne is very happy to adapt her courses to a variety of training situations. They are appropriate for national, regional and local authority training, as in-house training in children's centres and early years settings, and as whole-school inset.

Expected learning outcomes:

  • enhanced understanding of children’s reading development
  • new ideas for encouraging reading for pleasure across the curriculum
  • extra strategies for exploiting books and other materials effectively
  • greater knowledge of appropriate resources
  • fresh perspectives on the school library
  • more confidence in helping parents and carers to support children’s reading

Delegates receive extensive information packs.

What people say about this training

It was a wonderful day with lots of joint discussions and it had a very supportive atmosphere.

I got many new goals and ideas to take back and share.

Great to have the opportunity to share new books and focus our thoughts about reading practice.

It was all very helpful. Learnt ideas for promoting reading through the school library.

Promoted excellent discussion among staff where we gathered further ideas and inspiration.