The early language programme Every Child A Talker will help nurseries and childminders to access training and materials to support pre-school children's speaking and listening skills.
The funding is part of a package of measures announced in the Government's response to recommendations made by Conservative MP John Bercow in his independent review published on Tuesday (8 July), which looked at ways of improving services for children with communication problems.
The review found that the number of children who start primary school unable to speak in full sentences is rising.
The Government will spend £12m on implementing 40 recommendations from the review, with more details due to be revealed in the autumn.
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