%T Effective reading instruction in the early years of school %I Centre for Education Statistics and Evaluation (NSW) %D 2017 %K Literacy, %K Phonics %U https://apo.org.au/node/235346 %X Reading is a foundational, yet complex cognitive skill upon which other skills are built. Early success in reading is a powerful predictor of later achievement in a range of other academic areas. Individuals without literacy skills are at risk of being unable to participate in the workforce or engage fully in civic and social life. %9 Literature review %A Centre for Education Statistics and Evaluation (NSW)