* The DfES, Sure Start and the Primary National Strategy have launched a new set of training materials for practitioners working with children in the Foundation Stage. 'Communicating Matters' aims to promote communication and language development through training delivered directly by local authorities. Practitioners should contact their local authority for more details on training plans in their area. Visit www.communicatingmatters.com.
* Talk To Your Baby, the early years campaign by the National Literacy Trust, has developed a new resource kit for teachers in Key Stage 4. The kit conveys to students the importance of speaking and listening to babies and includes a quiz, fact sheet, Baby's First Word toolkit and information for babysitters. Visit www.talktoyourbaby.org.uk.
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