The Communication, Language and Literacy Development (CLLD) programme was developed to implement the recommendations of Sir Jim Rose's independent review of the teaching of early reading (the Rose Review). The CLLD programme builds greater quality and capacity in the teaching of early literacy through developing work on speaking and listening, strengthening leadership and management of early literacy and supporting all schools and settings with phonics and early reading.

The CLLD website provides guidance for all those involved in early literacy development to ensure all children experience best practice in the teaching of early reading and phonics aligned to the recommendations of the Rose Review.