Helping young children

The curiosity of young children you work with is growing as they get ready for school. Their increased independence and desire to learn provides valuable opportunities for thinking, learning and imagining. As you join in with their conversations, share stories, sing songs and play games together you help them on their journey towards being ready for school and doing the very best that they can.

Take a look and click on the questions below to find out where to go for more information on sharing resources and advice with families to develop communication and language with their young child; creating a learning environment that supports communication; learning and development opportunities; knowing what to expect and when; and ideas for resources, activities and simple, effective strategies for you to use.

Family Support

Where can I find general information to give parents and families about their young child's speech, language and communication and where they can find out more?

Where can I find information to give parents and families of young children where there are concerns about their speech, language and communication?

What specialist information can I give parents and families of young children with identified speech, language and communication needs?

Environment

How can I create a learning environment that supports speech, language and communication for all?

How can I create a learning environment that provides extra support for young children who are at risk of speech, language and communication needs?

How can I enhance my learning environment to support the speech, language and communication of young children with more specialist needs?

Workforce

Where can I find out more to develop my own knowledge of young children's speech, language and communication?

Where can I find out more to develop my knowledge and skills to support young children at risk of speech, language and communication needs?

Where can I find out more to develop my knowledge and skills to support young children with specialist speech, language and communication needs?

Identification

What should I expect and when with young children's speech, language and communication?

How can I make sure young children at risk of speech, language and communication needs are identified early and effectively?

How can I make sure young children with specialist speech, language and communication needs are identified early and effectively?

Intervention

Where can I find out what to do and where to get resources to support all young children's speech, language and communication?

Where can I find out what to do and where to get resources to support young children with identified speech, language and communication needs?

Where can I find out what to do and get resources to support young children who need specialist speech, language and communication support?