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Training, Collaboration & Specialist Literacy Support

​Read, Play, Create supports professionals in strengthening early language and literacy outcomes through practical, story-led approaches.

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Whether you're a nursery, school, family hub, childminder or community organisation, I offer practical, literacy-rich training and collaborative opportunities designed to inspire both adults and children.

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We focus on:

​• Early language & vocabulary development
• Story-led learning
• Literacy-rich environments
• Inclusive, SEND-aware practice​

Professional Training

Classroom Back View

Practical, hands-on CPD that teachers and practitioners can implement immediately.

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Training sessions are designed to:

  • Strengthen early reading foundations

  • Develop vocabulary through play

  • Embed storytelling into provision

  • Use sensory experiences to deepen language

  • Support children working below age-related expectations

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Available as:

  • Twilight CPD sessions

  • Half-day or full-day INSET

  • Staff meeting workshops

  • Cluster training

  • Bespoke training tailored to your setting

Collaborative Partnerships

For:

  • Family hubs

  • Libraries

  • Community centres

  • Children’s centres

  • Private nurseries

  • Reception & KS1 settings

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Offer:

  • Co-delivered story sessions

  • Pop-up literacy play environments

  • Parent workshops

  • Stay-and-play literacy sessions

  • Curriculum-linked enrichment

Image by Shane Rounce
Children's Storytime Activity

Specialist Literacy Support

  • Targeted small-group literacy support (designed in collaboration with your setting)

  • 1:1 story-led language support

  • Oracy workshops

  • Vocabulary gap support (especially for EAL learners)

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