Early Literacy Work with Families: Policy, Practice and Research

ISBN-13: 9781412903745 Publisher: SAGE Publications Publication date: 10/03/2005 Edition description: First Edition Pages: 216 Product dimensions: 6.69(w) x 9.53(h) x (d) A "must read" for practitioners, policy makers and researchers interested in the detail and the theory underpinning this important family literacy initiative' - Neil Mc Clelland OBE, Director, National Literacy Trust‘The REAL Project is one of the best conceptualized, most intensively documented and successful British family literacy initiatives and the book provides a comprehensive overview of all aspects of this powerful project. It is essential reading for anyone working alongside families to promote children's early development' - Professor Nigel Hall, Institute of Education, Manchester Metropolitan UniversityAnyone involved in the field of early-childhood literacy should be familiar with the work of the REAL (Raising Early Achievement in Literacy) Project. Here, leading members of the project team Cathy Nutbrown