Opinion: In my view - Where reading begins

Nothing a child learns is more important than understanding how to use language. As well as plenty of conversation, nothing helps children's language more than enjoying book reading with adults. That is why this week, registered childminders and nannies will be celebrating the role they play in supporting children's literacy and language during National Childminding Week. Childminders and nannies are uniquely placed to support children's language for a number of reasons. There is a greater degree than in group care of one-to-one interaction between childminder...