Training Overview
This session will help delegates to support parents, carers and other family members to share books with their babies. It provides an overview of the science behind reading and learning for young children and the benefits for families of creating a culture of books and reading in the home.
This training is available to those working with families in Merseyside authorities. It is funded by Merseyside Violence Reduction Partnership.
What Does It Cover?
- The current research regarding brain development and learning in young babies
- The current research regarding early communication and reading
- The benefits of creating a culture of reading in the home
- Ways to support parents (including those for whom English is an Additional Language or those with low levels of literacy) with sharing books and reading aloud to young babies
Who Should Attend?
The training will be suitable for those who work directly with parents, carers, grandparents and their children. This could be those who work in Children’s Centres, Health Visitors, Family Support, librarians and those from voluntary and community groups. The training is relevant to both those who work with parents on a 1:1 basis in their home and those working with baby and toddler groups.
Who Will Be Leading the Training?
Jenny Holder, Reading Coordinator and Communications Manager at Liverpool Learning Partnership.
Jenny is an experienced literacy leader who has worked both as a primary school teacher and in the charity sector, supporting schools and families with developing reading for pleasure.
Testimonials from other sessions ran by Jenny
“The session was very informative. I am looking forward to using what I have learnt in practice. Jenny was very knowledgeable.”
“Lots of lovely facts to share with parents and I think it’s always lovely to listen to other professionals and hear their experience and tips as well.”
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