The network comprises 6 different research projects grouped into 4 themes; each project is referred to as a Workpackage (WP) numbered 1-6 (WP1, WP2, WP3, WP4, WP5, WP6). These Workpackages will produce directly comparable data obtained in a co-ordinated network of studies from five European languages.

Theme 1: Foundations of Literacy

WP1. Establishing the Foundations of Literacy in European Languages.

Co-ordinator M. Caravolas

Theme 2: Risk factors

WP2. Identifying Risk factors for Failure in Literacy Development in European Languages.

Co-ordinator M. Snowling

Theme 3: Intervention

WP3. Developing Effective Intervention Programs for Children Experiencing Literacy Failure.

Co-ordinator C. Hulme & P. Clarke

Theme 4: Spelling

WP4. Foundations of Spelling Development in European Languages.

Co-ordinator M. Caravolas

WP5. Implicit, Explicit Learning in Spelling

Co-ordinator S. Defior

WP6. Cognitive Processes in Written Production in Romance Languages.

Co-ordinator M. Fayol & D. Alamargot