Disadvantaged families have become more engaged with reading after taking part in Bookstart Corner, a support programme that is also providing some children's centre staff with a route to working more closely with this social group.
'The programme has been a fundamental tool in reaching the most hard-to-reach families in our area,' says one participant. 'It has not only enabled workers to explore the habits of book sharing, songs and rhymes but it has also enabled workers to extend and discuss issues around routine, speech and language.'
Bookstart Corner has grown out of the Bookstart programme, which provides new parents - through their health visitor, children's centre or local library - with two free packs of books for their child during their pre-school years.
Register now to continue reading
Thank you for visiting Nursery World and making use of our archive of more than 35,000 expert features, subject guides, case studies and policy updates. Why not register today and enjoy the following great benefits:
What's included
-
Free access to 4 subscriber-only articles per month
-
Unlimited access to news and opinion
-
Email newsletter providing activity ideas, best practice and breaking news
Already have an account? Sign in here