This section of the site focuses on the importance of the early years to children's later literacy development. Professionals and literacy practitioners should use the links on the left for more on early years and literacy. For an overview of early years policy in England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland visit the country pages in the Policy section.

Parents and other family members may find resources for supporting children's early learning and literacy development useful.

See also:

Overview of approaches to working with parents and their very young children

Articles from Literacy Today

• Parental involvement
• Family literacy