Helping toddlers

The toddlers you work with are ready to soak up everything around them including what they see, feel and hear!  They may be on the move, exploring objects and toys and communicating with the people closest to them in lots of different ways including through gestures, sounds and words.  For practitioners, the toddler years provide a great opportunity to really help the children you work with on their journey to discovering, learning 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 toddler; 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 SupportFamily Support

Where can I find general information to give parents and families about their toddler's speech, language and communication and where they can find out more?
Where can I find information to give parents and families of toddlers where there are concerns about their speech, language and communication?
What specialist information can I give parents and families of toddlers with identified speech, language and communication needs?

EnvironmentEnvironment

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 toddlers 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 toddlers with more specialist needs?

WorkforceWorkforce

Where can I find out more to develop my own knowledge of toddlers’ speech, language and communication?
Where can I find out more to develop my knowledge and skills to support toddlers at risk of speech, language and communication needs?
Where can I find out more to develop my knowledge and skills to support toddlers with specialist speech, language and communication needs?

IdentificationIdentification

What should I expect and when with toddlers' speech, language and communication?
How can I make sure toddlers at risk of speech, language and communication needs are identified early and effectively?
How can I make sure toddlers with specialist speech, language and communication needs are identified early and effectively?

InterventionIntervention

Where can I find out what to do and where to get resources to support all toddlers' speech, language and communication?
Where can I find out what to do and where to get resources to support toddlers with identified speech, language and communication needs?
Where can I find out what to do and get resources to support toddlers who need specialist speech, language and communication support?