Understanding shared language meaning is a developmental process which must be considered when delivering any literacy curriculum. Students may not understand the meaning of language or how to use it effectively to communicate in different ways. It is essential we ensure these gaps are filled before we teach specific forms of communication such as reading and writing. Students will need an understanding of symbolic representation in order to fully comprehend the concept of the alphabetic code, for example. This is explored in detail in Kirsty Page’s Launchpad for Literacy (2018).