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Understand theory and current frameworks which underpin children's speech, language and communication development

Click on the icons below to read some of the key National Strategies documents about communication.

Please note, these documents were produced under a previous government and may not reflect current guidance and frameworks. The information and tips are still useful and relevant.

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Tutorial Video
Reading Materials

Laser Learning reading text ‘The development of speech, language and communication'
‘The Speech, Language and Communication Framework Handbook’ by the Communication Trust
‘Statutory framework for the early years foundation stage’ by the Department for Education
‘Development Matters: Non-statutory curriculum guidance for the early years foundation stage’ by the Department for Education
‘Birth to 5 Matters: Non-statutory guidance for the Early Years Foundation Stage’ by the Early Years Coalition

Presentation
Good Practice Example
Interactive Quiz
Evidence Opportunities
Extended Learning

‘Language acquisition’ by Henna Lemetyinen, published by Simply Psychology.
Click on the icon to the left to visit the Speech and Language UK, the resource website of the children’s communication charity, ICAN.
Observe parents at drop off and pick up times with their own child: Do they speak differently with their child to the way that they speak with staff?How does their body language change when they speak with a different child (for example, their child’s friend)?How does their own child respond to them?Does the parent expect more or less than staff do about the child’s communication and understanding skills?
Observe a group of children playing alone:How do they respond to each other? Is there an obvious leader? Why do you think this is? Do they communicate with words only?What else do they use to assist their developing communication skills?
Click on the icons below to read some of the key National Strategies documents about communication.
'Every Child a Talker: guidance for early language lead practitioners'.
'Communication, language and literacy development programme (CLLD): materials for practitioners'
'Inclusion Development Programme: Supporting children with speech, language and communication needs: guidance for practitioners in the Early Years Foundation Stage'
'Letters and sounds: principles and practice of high quality phonics: phase one teaching programme'
This webinar from Ofstednews looks at the ‘Early years curriculum: The importance of communication and language’’. It examines variations in communication and language skills and how to develop those skills.

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