Speech, Language and Communication in the Early Years

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This course is suitable for practitioners who would like to develop their knowledge and understanding on how young children develop their speech, language and communication skills. It will explore each of the development stages of speech, language and communication and provide strategies on how adults can support young children.

Description

Why should I attend?

  • This course will support practitioners who would like to develop their knowledge and understanding on how young children learn to be effective communicators.
  • The training will also support practitioners to develop their own skills in helping young children develop speech, communication and language.

What will the course cover?

  • Speech: How you physically produce spoken sounds (e.g., sounds in words, fluency
  • Language: How we use and understand spoken, signed and written information
  • Communication: Exchanging information using the above as well as non-verbal language (gesture, body language, facial expressions, rate of speech, tone, volume etc.). Includes social language- understanding perspectives, points of view, social rules, implied language etc.

Who should attend?

  • Subject Lead/ Coordinator
  • Teacher
  • Teaching Assistant
  • Learning Support Assistant
  • NQT
  • Parents support advisors

 

Booking confirmation including access information and important pre-course information will be sent to you upon booking.

Please check your junk inbox if you do not receive your booking confirmation and ensure you mark the sender as safe to enable you to receive any further pre-course information or changes.

Contact information

For specific enquiries about this course, please contact susan.hodgson@bdsip.co.uk

For general booking or CPD enquiries please contact CPDEvents@bdsip.co.uk

Cancellation Policy

  • No refund will be received for places cancelled within 5 working days of the session.​
  • Schools will receive a 50% refund for places cancelled within 10 working days of the session.

Terms and Conditions

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