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Turning the Page: Strengthening Communities Through Literacy

29/9/2026

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The Current Landscape: Why Early Literacy Matters

It was a pleasure attending the "Turning the Page: Strengthening Communities Through Literacy" event as a National Literacy Trust signature partner! Wonderful takeaways seeing how much great work is happening with regional and local businesses, charities, and leaders coming together to galvanise change.
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Despite incredible work happening across local communities, early childhood development challenges remain pressing:
  • Over 2 million children in the UK currently experience language and communication delays.
  • Over 1 million young people are currently not in education, employment, or training.
  • Rectifying these early developmental, speech, and social care challenges costs the UK economy £17.8 billion annually.
Inspirational contributions from key speakers—including Helen Hayes MP (Chair of the Education Select Committee), Lucy Thomas (KPMG), Dan Scroggie (The Very Group), Ceri Berkovitch (National Literacy Trust), and Gareth Snell MP (Chair of the APPG on Literacy)—reinforced that tackling these hurdles requires a truly collective effort across business, education, and community spaces.
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At Green Bean Studios, we are dedicated to tackling these developmental hurdles head-on. Rooted in over 20 years of child development expertise, our mission is to boost social-emotional skills, nurture school readiness, and mitigate modern digital distractions.
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Following the launch of our landmark non-exclusive IP partnership with Hope Education Group, Findel, and EuHu, we are launching the Green Bean & Me EdTech Series. Tailored to three core early development stages--Baby Bean (0–24 Months), Pre School Bean (2–5 Years), and Jumping Bean (5–7 Years)—the series delivers:
  • Engaging visual and read-aloud storytelling
  • EYFS-aligned, SEND-friendly learning resources and teacher CPD tools
  • Interactive play, outdoor adventures, and eco-conscious resources
  • Children's podcasts, music, and media
Through Hope Education’s reach across 95% of UK schools and nurseries, Phase One introduces Baby Bean into early years settings nationwide—bringing early intervention directly to where it is needed most.

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Supporting our future workforce requires a sustainable, collective approach. Whether you are a corporate leader, investor, or educator who cares deeply about social impact and empowering children, we welcome a conversation to explore how we can collaborate or invest for good.
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Together, we can turn the page for early years literacy and build a brighter future for every child.

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