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At Cragside C of E Primary school, in Northumberland, teachers recognise that language provides the foundations for thinking and learning and that it should be prioritised.

There are seven recommendations in the EEF’s Preparing for Literacy guidance report which helps steer the work at Cragside.

In this video, Reception class teachers, Lindsey and Sam, describe their approach to using the EEF guidance to support early literacy development.

They talk about the experiences that encourage children to interact with adults, and their peers, building language and communication at every opportunity. They also talk about the importance of selecting and sharing high-quality texts as a vital part of planning and as a cornerstone of the curriculum.