Local authority perspectives
Here are a number of PowerPoint presentations made by local authority representatives at conferences and courses, along with statements from local authority documents.
These give an indication of what has happened over recent years, what is currently under consideration and what local authorities see as the purposes and objectives of early intervention as a teaching and learning strategy.
Towards an Integrated Approach to Supporting Young Readers in Dundee
Dundee City Council's READ project's contribution to the 19th World Congress in Reading, held in Edinburgh in 2002.
A Celebration of Early Literacy
First part of a presentation created by Stirling Council for the 19th World Congress of the International Reading Association, celebrating success in the early literacy field.
Evidence and Strategies
Second part of Stirling Council's World Congress presentation. This looks at strategies, evidence gathering and change.
Meaning of Early Intervention
Extract from Stirling Council's 'Early Intervention - A Celebration of Early Literacy'. This indicates what Stirling sees as the meaning of the concept and also illustrates the four key strategies that they have identified.
The Stepping Stones project
Fife Council's early intervention developments. Fife Council has produced a great deal of support material. This extract from the 'Helping Fife's children get off to the best possible start' booklet highlights the project's aims.
Intervention in Action 1
Dumfries and Galloway Council have produced two leaflets for parents explaining the council's views on aspects of intervention. The first looks at what intervention means in the classroom.
Intervention in Action 2
The second leaflet for parents gives Dumfries and Galloway Council's interpretation of what are the appropriate strategies for intervention.
Developing Literacy in the Early Stages
City of Glasgow Council's package 'Developing Literacy in the Early Stages'. This identifies some key issues and offers recommendations to teachers.
Eyes and Ears in Early Years
Falkirk Council's description of the focus for the early learning experiences of children. The Council has produced an A3 poster that lists the objectives of its early intervention programme and also expands on the six principles identified as being basic to the process.
Positive Steps to Literacy in the Early Years 1
Extract from one of North Lanarkshire Council's early intervention in literacy projects' book and video package. The first video clip looks at the main strands of intervention.
Positive Steps to Literacy in the Early Years 2
The second video clip describes the extent of the main aspects of literacy to be covered.
Positive Steps to Literacy in the Early Years 3
North Lanarkshire's general aims regarding and commitment to literacy education.
Stating Aims
Extract from City of Edinburgh Council's 'Education Service Improvement Plan 2001-2005'. This is Aim 1 'To develop quality education that promotes high levels of creativity, achievement and attainment for all.'