Children learn early literacy skills from their parents.

However not every parent finds it easy to help their child develop and learn. Parents with unmet literacy needs tend not to read to their children, which affects their child’s future literacy abilities.

The family literacy approach recognises the large influence that families – and parents in particular – have on children’s literacy. Family literacy projects improve the literacy practices of parents and other family members. This has a significant knock on effect on the school performance of children.

Family literacy provides a win-win scenario to policy makers and educationalists, particularly those involved in education in disadvantaged communities.

Family literacy research

We have done research on the benefits and impacts of family literacy and offer specialist knowledge on family literacy practices.

Learn with NALA

Are you a parent or guardian who would like to improve your skills? Learn with NALA can help. Our free online learning courses and phone Tutoring Service can support adults to brush up on reading, writing, maths and computer skills.