Starting a new chapter – childhood literacy education

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In 2022, the government announced a commitment to improve literacy education as part of its levelling up agenda. The ambition to eradicate issues by 2030 has seen a tight focus on literacy skills and mandated curriculums – which neglect to acknowledge the local and individualised contexts in which teachers teach. A lack of resources, funding and access to training has compounded problems within mainstream, local authority schools, leaving budgets stretched and children at a disadvantage. The article discusses the need for reflective practice and a dialogue for change.