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Be able to create a language rich environment to develop the speech, language and communication of children in own setting

This video, produced by the communication charity ICAN, looks at top techniques for communicating with children.Watch the video and makes notes. Is there anything in the video that you can use in your setting?

Table of Contents

Tutorial Video
Reading Materials

Laser Learning reading text: ‘Supporting children’s speech, language and communication development’
‘Universally speaking: The ages and stages of children’s communication development – from birth to 5 years’ by the Communication Trust
‘The Speech, Language and Communication Framework (SLCF)’ by the Communication Trust
‘How to provide a language-rich environment in the Early Years’ on the Famly website
‘Language and learning’ by Orla Redmond, published by the International Teacher Magazine
‘Making your place great for communication’ by iCAN

Presentation
Good Practice Example
Interactive Quiz
Evidence Opportunities
Extended Learning

If you work in a baby room, try undertaking the following task:
Click on the icon to the left to read the National Strategies document 'Inclusion Development Programme: Supporting Children with Speech, Language and Communication Needs; Guidance for practitioners in the Early Years Foundation Stage'.
Click on the icon to the left to read the National Strategies document 'Letters and sounds: principles and practice of high quality phonics'.
Read the National Strategies document 'Every Child a Talker; guidance for consultants and early language lead practitioners'. You can open this document by clicking on the icon to the left.

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