This course is one in a series of Early Years Scotland mini self study courses to support effective early years practice and will increase understanding and knowledge of literacy development in the early years.

Participants will:

• increase and strengthen knowledge and understanding of literacy in early years
• understand the importance of engaging children in literacy-rich experiences to increase their conceptual understanding in language
• understand how to address factors that affect limited progress, for example, vocabulary acquisition
• understand and confidently utilise strategies to support effective approaches to early language development in settings
• feel confident and know how to apply this learning to practice with children and families.