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Be able to support children’s language and communication needs in preparation for school
Table of Contents
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Table of Contents
Tutorial Video
Reading Materials
'Supporting early literacy experiences in the early years’ by Clare County Childcare Committee
'How can professionals support children's speech, language and communication?’ webpage on the Speech and Language UK website
'Improving communication, language and literacy in the early years’ from the Research Schools Network
Laser reading text: ‘Planning for emergent literacy’
Laser reading text: Supporting children’s language and communication needs
Presentation
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Click to launch this lesson’s second presentation called 'Supporting emergent literacy'.
Good Practice Example
Interactive Quiz
Evidence Opportunities
Extended Learning
Read this article published in Early Childhood News on ‘Emergent literacy practices in early years settings in 2015’ from the National Literacy Trust and Pearson.
Click to read 'Building a loving, learning and language rich environment through play and positive daily interaction' on the Aussie Deaf Kids website.
This article from Early Years Resources examines ‘The importance of mark making in the early years’.
This document ‘Preparing for literacy: Improving communication, language and literacy in the early years: Guidance report’ has been produced by the Education Endowment Foundation.
This section of the UK Government’s website GOV.UK covers the statutory guidance for ‘National curriculum in England: English programmes of study’.
This study looks at ‘Early language development and children’s primary school attainment in English and maths: New research findings’.
Think And Challenge
