Nursery World - Working with Parents

Spotting when parents are struggling with literacy, and supporting their needs, are key to ensuring families are engaged in their children’s learning. By Annette Rawstrone

With one in six adults in England having very poor literacy skills, it is likely that many early years practitioners will work with a parent who struggles with reading or writing, especially those based in disadvantaged areas.

The National Literacy Trust defines literacy as, ‘The ability to read, write, speak and listen in a way that lets us communicate effectively and make sense of the world.’ Adults who have problems reading:

‘Poverty, place and literacy are inextricably linked, so adults who live in disadvantaged communities are most at risk of experiencing literacy problems,’ says Kirsty Cunnington, early years programme manager at the National Literacy Trust.

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