Bookstart scheme success in Carmarthenshire
Children across Carmarthenshire are enjoying books due to the success of the county’s Bookstart scheme.
Libraries have given out 100 per cent of the packs gifted to them through the initiative which aims to promote enjoyment of reading and books for toddlers and young children.
The scheme is funded by the Welsh Assembly, and is a partnership between libraries, health and education, and is delivered by Carmarthenshire County Council, the Hywel Dda Health Board and other local partners.
A Bookstart spokesman said: “Many congratulations to Carmarthenshire on the percentage reach of the Bookstart packs.
“To gift 100 per cent of both packs to families in the county is an amazing achievement!”
Baby and Early Years Bookstart packs are available from the area libraries at Ammanford, Llanelli and Carmarthen, and some of the larger branch libraries.
Education executive board member Cllr Gwynne Wooldridge said: “Thanks to our staff for making this scheme such a success in Carmarthenshire.
“It is about listening to stories, talking about the pictures, learning how to turn the pages, and quality time spent between parent or carer and child.
“Although Bookstart is about pleasure, not learning to read, it has been proven to have a positive effect on early literacy and on parental attitudes."
Libraries have given out 100 per cent of the packs gifted to them through the initiative which aims to promote enjoyment of reading and books for toddlers and young children.
The scheme is funded by the Welsh Assembly, and is a partnership between libraries, health and education, and is delivered by Carmarthenshire County Council, the Hywel Dda Health Board and other local partners.
A Bookstart spokesman said: “Many congratulations to Carmarthenshire on the percentage reach of the Bookstart packs.
“To gift 100 per cent of both packs to families in the county is an amazing achievement!”
Baby and Early Years Bookstart packs are available from the area libraries at Ammanford, Llanelli and Carmarthen, and some of the larger branch libraries.
Education executive board member Cllr Gwynne Wooldridge said: “Thanks to our staff for making this scheme such a success in Carmarthenshire.
“It is about listening to stories, talking about the pictures, learning how to turn the pages, and quality time spent between parent or carer and child.
“Although Bookstart is about pleasure, not learning to read, it has been proven to have a positive effect on early literacy and on parental attitudes."
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