Communication and Language

The Hubs will have an emphasis on sharing good practice when it comes to language and communication.
News

NCB to roll out Early Years Stronger Practice Hubs in November

Practice
The SHREC approach involves a new way of looking at the adult's role in communication.
Features

Learning and development – Building back

Practice
Puppetry is influenced by the Japanese tradition of Banraku.
Features

‘Sheep-themed silliness’ to make Edinburgh Fringe debut!

Families
News

Call for more focus on children's speech and language in Schools Bill

Communication and Language
It's important to give children the opportunity to explore a variety of materials.
Features

EYFS Best Practice - All about… ateliers

Practice
Books should be shared with the children beyond just story time
Features

Enabling Environments - Power of print

Practice
Annie Crombie: 'At a time when many libraries were starting to re-open after a period of restrictions due to Covid-19, the pilot helped library staff reconnect with their local communities'
Opinion

'Our work to get children reading has never been more urgent'

Viewpoint
Supporting children with additional needs is best started in the early years
Features

Special Report - Talking point

Practice
A Persona Doll can help children as well as adults talk about sensitive issues
Features

EYFS Best Practice - All about… Persona Dolls

Practice
The Nuffield Early Language Intervention scheme is a catch-up scheme for Reception class children PHOTO Adobe Stock
News

Two-thirds of primary schools sign up to early language scheme

Closing the Gap
Many children starting school last September lacked basic language skills, the survey found PHOTO Adobe Stock
News

Huge numbers of children starting school developmentally delayed - study

Closing the Gap
Children can’t talk about and own their bodies if they don’t have the correct vocabulary
Features

Good Practice: Anatomy - The ‘v’ word

Practice
Painting with mops helps to develop children’s shoulder and elbow muscles
Features

Curriculum - In focus… ready to write

Practice
Early years settings are invited to take part in No Pens Day Wednesday, which takes place on 24 November this year
News

Early years settings invited to take part in No Pens Day Wednesday

Resources
Practitioners should note the places where talk happens between children
Features

EYFS Activities - An A to Z of learning: T is for talk

Activities
One concern raised is that the framework’s approach to reading is too simplistic and phonics-based
Features

Best Practice - War of words

Practice

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