The National Literacy Trust is to launch a new research project into literacy in the early years. The aim is to better understand literacy development among three- to five-year-olds.

In June 2013, the National Literacy Trust launches its survey research investigating parent, school and practitioner literacy practices concerning children in the Early Years Foundation Stage, ages 3 to 5. As well as examining literacy practices at home and at school, the role of technology in early years literacy will also be explored.

Pearson who funds the research plan to run surveys on an annual basis to track changes over time and help build a continuous picture of early years literacy in the UK.

 

For more information, visit: 
www.literacytrust.org.uk/early_years/research_project