Emergent Literacy in the Early Years

Subject Area

Health, Social Care & Life Sciences

Student Type

Adults

Study Mode

Part Time

Course Type

Adult Further Education

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What is the course about?

This short course focuses on supporting early reading and communication skills. Designed for parents and carers of children under 5, the session explores simple, practical ways to encourage emergent literacy through everyday activities.

Taught at Winsford Adult College, this course forms part of a wider under 5s parent programme, delivered in a supportive and non-judgemental environment to help build confidence and strengthen parenting skills.

Why should I choose the course?

This course is ideal for parents and carers who want to feel confident and supported in helping their child thrive.

Through practical, easy‑to‑use strategies, you’ll build the skills and confidence needed to support your child’s development at home.

What will I learn?

Throughout these supportive sessions, you will learn:

How to support your child through storytelling
Ways to help develop and extend vocabulary
Approaches to encourage language development.

Sessions are delivered in a relaxed, supportive environment with practical demonstrations and opportunities to ask questions.

What will the course lead on to?

This course supports parents and carers in building confidence to continue developing their child’s communication at home.

By focusing on storytelling, talking and listening, and language development, it helps promote improved early literacy skills, giving children a stronger foundation for early reading and communication as they grow.

Why should I choose to study the course at Warrington & Vale Royal College?

Warrington & Vale Royal College offers a welcoming and supportive learning environment for parents and carers.

The course is delivered by experienced early years professionals who understand children’s development and the real life challenges families face.

With a strong focus on practical, easy to apply ideas, you’ll gain confidence knowing you can use what you learn straight away at home to support your child’s early literacy, language, and communication development.

What are the entry requirements?

There are no formal entry requirements for this course. If you are a parent or carer of a child under 5, this course is suitable for you. Please contact our friendly Learner Services Team on 01925 494 400 or learner.services@wvr.ac.uk for more information.