The Early Years Advantage: Building Strong Foundations in Literacy and Numeracy
Free e-book: Build stronger foundations with evidence-based literacy and numeracy strategies
Neuroscience shows that reading and mathematics develop as interconnected cognitive systems, not separate subjects competing for time. This free eBook gives headteachers and trust leaders the research and evidence to strengthen early literacy and numeracy – during the window where it matters most.
Download it today to discover the research-backed evidence that can help you make informed decisions about the most critical period in your pupils’ development.
Why download this research guide?
Inside, you’ll discover insights from neuroscience, longitudinal studies and classroom research that reveal why Reception to Year 2 represents your highest-impact opportunity for pupil success.
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Make a stronger case for investment: Use the latest research to prioritise early literacy and numeracy and align your strategy with the DfE Reading Framework.
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Discover the connections that change outcomes: Understand why schools that integrate literacy and numeracy in Reception to Year 2 see stronger results.
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Strengthen your early years impact: Discover how Quality First Teaching during this critical window shapes every pupil’s long-term learning trajectory.
