How three Early Years centres encourage speech and language, supported by the project ‘Every Child a Talker’.
The Hall Day Nursery in Sheffield has transformed the enabling environment of its baby room through the Every Child a Talker initiative (ECAT). Babies play in talk-friendly spaces, positioned opposite one another or near mirrors to encourage early communication. Practitioners extend babble to model speech. Clifton Children’s Centre, Hull, has developed positive relationships through ECAT with their predominantly Polish parents. ‘Stay and play’ is flourishing now that activities reflect heritage and encourage parents to access multi-agency services. Evesham Nursery, Worcestershire, has introduced forest school for all as a part of their enabling environments. Boys who exhibit little language in nursery develop talk in the natural environment. A speech and language therapist works with children’s centre staff using diagnostic data to help practitioners use strategies with children to move them on to the next language stage.
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Really enjoyed watching this video. The game in the forest was such a fun way to encourage both speaking and listening. Two factors that were really highlighted to me from this video were the benefits of looking at children i regards to their language stage and not necessarily their age and how we should be asking the children what they want to do, they are leading the conversation and less of 'do this, do that'.
Great video. The ideas in the video should be used throughout school as I have noticed languages are not supported in primary schools I have been in
A useful look at different schemes aimed to encourage and develop communication skills.
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