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Early Reading Connects

Strengthening literacy development in the under fives

Early Reading Connects, funded by the DFE, is a network of thousands of early years settings up and down the country that are all working to raise the profile of language and literacy, and to get families more involved.

The network brings together information, easy-to-access resources and great ideas to help settings. About Early Reading Connects

Early years practitioner and child. Credit: NCMAGetting started
Whether you're a childminder or a big early years setting, we have a step by step guide to help you start adopting Early Reading Connects

Come Alive story pack. Credit: Yellow DoorBlogs
Check out June's new blog entries.

The secret diaries of our members
. What is the point of blogging? Find out here.

Pool Church of England Primary School's library wall - part of their parent reader strategyPractical ideas
With over 3000 member settings we have a huge bank of practical ideas, by EYFS area. If you'd like to contribute a new idea, contact us

Story game boardResources
We have a three story games to download.  There's also a guide to our story resources for parents. Remember all the Talk To Your Baby resources can be downloaded and photocopied free of charge.

Rhyme Day cake - a great reading event from Gill Blowers Nursery SchoolPhoto gallery
For quick inspiration, our photo gallery is perfect. This is just a tiny sample of some of the hundreds of case studies and ideas our members have contributed!

Coleridge children's centre enjoy child-height bookshelvesCase studies
Check out the new case studies for June and July. Are you doing something a bit different this summer term at your setting? If so, we would love to hear about it.

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