Laser Lessons - Lesson

Understand the language and communication needs of children

Watch this video, from the YouTube website, in which researcher Dr Suzanne Zeedyk offers a commentary on the interaction between a father and his 18 day old baby.

Table of Contents

Tutorial Video
Reading Materials

Laser Learning reading text: The links between language and communication and literacy
‘Universally speaking’ by The Communication Trust
‘Information about speech, language and communication needs’ by Early Support
‘Development Matters' from the Department for Education
‘Statutory Framework for the Early Years Foundation Stage’ by the Department for Education
‘Developmental milestones' on the Reading Rockets website
‘Birth to 5 matters: Non-statutory guidance for the Early Years Foundation Stage’ by the Early Years Coalition

Presentation
Good Practice Example
Good Practice Example
Interactive Quiz
Evidence Opportunities
Extended Learning

Read this article from the Child Development Institute on ‘Language development in children’.
Click on the link to read the Independent Review of the Teaching of Early Reading written by Jim Rose.
Click on the icon to the left to explore some of the resources recommended National Literacy Trust for supporting children’s early language development and communication skills.
'Speech, Language and Communication Needs and literacy difficulties' by iCAN
'Early identification of speech-language delays and disorders' on the Reading Rockets website

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