Join us for this course which has been designed to provide insightful CPD opportunities for your early years team.
The sessions will draw on the latest research findings and explore the key steps involved in early language development. Consider the processes involved in holding a ‘conversation’, vocabulary enrichment and how we can successfully support quality talk within provision.
You will also receive additional resources to support you with monitoring and evaluating provision, practice and pedagogy.
Stages of Development for Speech, Language and Communication
Deepening understanding of the typical stages of development from birth to five years of age and distinguish between speech, language and communication.
The Impact of the Learning Environment
Understand the impact of the learning environment on children’s language and communication.
Action Planning for Practice and Provision
Reflect on potential changes to practice and provision which will best support the development of children’s speech, language and communication.
Benefits:
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Explore the key features of an enabling, language rich environment allowing children to successfully follow their own interests
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Form strategies to extend children’s thinking, language and communication skills through careful planning, resourcing and teaching within provision
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Reflect and evaluate current EYFS provision and begin to formulate plans to move forward