Training Overview
This session will help delegates to support expectant mothers and families to ‘read to their bump’. It provides an overview of the science behind learning in utero and the benefits for families of starting reading to their child as early as possible.
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 the capacity for learning in unborn children
- The current research regarding early communication and reading with unborn children and very young babies
- The benefits of reading for parents, children and the whole family
- 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
Who Should Attend?
The training will be suitable for those who work directly with expectant mothers and parents. This could be those who work in Children’s Centres, Midwives, Health Visitors, Family Support and those from voluntary and community groups. Read To Bump can be delivered to parents on a 1:1 basis in their home and also within ante-natal 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
“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.”
Read To Bump was awarded ‘most innovative place-based project‘ by the National Literacy Trust/Nottingham Trent University in 2022.
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