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

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An environment that would support speech, language and communication development would be one that is rich in signs, , notices, numbers, words, rhymes, books, pictures, music and that take into account children’s different interests, understandings, home and cultures.

Which of the following are key factors in providing a supportive speech, language and communication environment? Select four answers.

Staff roles and responsibilities are clearly defined

Training needs are met and opportunities for training provided

Routines are highly organised by staff

There is active involvement of parents and carers

Support is given when children have the most energy

The physical environment is interesting

Select the statement below that best describes how settings use the environment to provide effective support for communication for all children.

Practitioners within a setting will identify areas where talking will best take place and will require staff to stay in those spots.

Every area of the setting is an opportunity to support a child’s language development. Practitioners listen to children and encourage them to talk more.

What are key factors that provide a supportive speech, language and communication environment? Select five answers.

Loud music played in the background

Views of the child

Appropriate involvement of the carers

Training needs and opportunities

The physical environment

Staff roles and responsibilities

Quiet, shy staff

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