This is essential reading for all educators involved in the early stages of reading (up to around 8 years of age)
What is this?
This suite of professional learning resources has been developed alongside educators across Scotland to provide professional support, specifically in the area of learning to read in the early years.
Drawing upon a range of international research and guidance, it supports staff to interpret Scotland’s curriculum guidance and make research-informed decisions for learning and teaching.

Three areas of professional knowledge and practice have been identified:
- building a literacy rich environment through interactions, experiences and spaces
- developing skills for reading
- building independent and engaged readers.
