About these resources
This page contains all the additional resources you will need to run Early Words Together 3 to 4 years.
Who are these resources for?
These resources are available to schools, family hubs and settings once they have undertaken Early Words Together training. The resources are accessible to those who have:
- Purchased Early Words Together from the National Literacy Trust
- Taken part in strategic, funded delivery of Early Words Together, led by the National Literacy Trust
Please note that these resources will continue to be developed, adapted and added to, so it is important that you check them regularly.
Programme resources
- Early Words Together practitioner toolkit: A digital version of the toolkit received at training
- Early Words Together action planning template: A document to help you plan your sessions and delivery
- Family register: Use this form to keep a record of which families attend each session
- Takeaway and Try cards: Hand these out to families so they can keep learning and playing together at home between sessions
- Family certificate: Certificates for families who have taken part in the programme
- Advertising postcard: Let families know when and where sessions are happening
- Advertising poster: Use in your setting to encourage families to sign up
- Social media promotional assets: Ready-made images you can post online to promote your sessions
- Permission Forms: Use this form if you are taking photos or videos for evaluation
Please contact the Early Words Together team EWT@literacytrust.org.uk with any questions you have about the programme or resources.
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