Literacy specialist Speech Pathologist, Jane Mackenzie (Growing Minds Speech Pathology) will present how children learn to read based on current evidence based best practice. They will provide practical strategies parents can apply at home to support your child's reading development.

• Why learning to read is harder than learning to speak
• The importance of phonological awareness
• The role of phonics in learning to read
• Practical strategies to support reading development at home

This event is open to parents and carers and will focus on supporting children with specific learning difficulties.