Who We Are
Better Start Literacy Approach (BSLA) is based at the University of Canterbury and delivers teacher PLD all over Aotearoa.
The BSLA programme is led by Director and founder Professor Gail Gillon. Our wider team includes researchers, literacy specialists, facilitators and advisors.
We are part of the Child Well-being Research Insitute.
What Teachers and Parents say:
Anaru
BSLA teacher
The program has not only enriched my professional growth but also created a lasting impact on my students’ learning journeys. This has been a fulfilling and transformative experience as a kaiako.
Patricia
BSLA teacher
BSLA has completely transformed my teacher pedagogy not only in literacy but all curriculum areas.
Mother of Mia
5 years old
I was worried my child may have dyslexia as she was struggling to pick up with reading, but even after a few weeks of the Better Start Literacy Approach she is making great progress. She loves to read the new books coming home – I am so relieved!
Child Well-being Research Institute
Better Start Literacy Approach is part of the University of Canterbury’s Child Well-Being Research Institute.
Visit the Institute’s website to discover our many diverse and impactful research projects.
