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Be able to contribute to maintaining a positive environment that supports speech, language and communication.

‘Full interview with head teacher about Secondary Talk’. Secondary talk is a project from the ICAN communication charity that is an evidence-based practical programme to help schools support young people to develop essential communication skills, the foundation skills for learning, literacy and life. It has been shown to contribute to improved engagement in learning and attainment.

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Tutorial Video
Reading Materials

EYFS 2008 Principles into Practice cards
The Speech, Language and Communication Framework, produced by The Communication Trust
‘Making your place great for communication’ from the Communication Trust.
‘Preparing for literacy: Improving communication, language and literacy in the early years’ by the Education Endowment Foundation
'Supporting spoken language skills and emotional development in an early years setting' on the Speech and Language UK website.
'Creating a communication supportive environment' by I CAN

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

Click on the icon to the left to open an activity sheet containing tasks for you to read and complete.If you have any questions you should contact your assessor who will be able to offer guidance.
Click on the icon on the left to read 'What’s typical talk at Primary?'This poster describes the stages of typical language development, with examples of what you might see and hear in a classroom or school environment.
Click on the icon on the left to read 'What’s typical talk at secondary?' This poster gives information to teachers about language and communication development in secondary pupils. It may help teachers identify those pupils who have an underlying speech, language and communication need.

Extended Learning

This ICAN factsheet is primarily designed for teachers working in mainstream schools who have children with speech, language and communication needs within their class. It contains information that will contribute to maintaining a positive environment.
This second ICAN factsheet is primarily designed for mainstream teachers in secondary schools who may have young people with speech, language and communication difficulties within their classes. It contains information that will contribute to maintaining a positive environment.
Click on the link below to read this document about creating a communication friendly environment, that was produced by Warwickshire County Council.
Click to read 'Classroom management communication friendly environments' by Warwickshire County Council.
Click on the icon on the left to visit the website of High/Scope, an organisation which promotes a research and practice-based approach to encouraging positive learning experiences, which in turn aims to encourage well-adjusted, and happy children and adults.

Think And Challenge