Transform your understanding of communication and language development and discover the difference high-quality interactions can make to children's lifelong learning.
We know that strong communication and language skills are at the heart of children's success, shaping not only their ability to learn, but also helping to narrow gaps in achievement linked to disadvantage. Children's confidence to communicate, their understanding of language, and the breadth of their vocabulary are key foundations for future learning and wellbeing.
Join us for this engaging and thought-provoking PD event with Jan Dubiel and Helen Battelley, designed to challenge common misconceptions and uncover what the latest evidence tells us about effective communication and language practice in the Early Years. Through a blend of research, theory and practical application, participants will explore strategies that can be implemented immediately, while also strengthening long-term curriculum development and pedagogical practice.
What you'll gain
✅ A deeper understanding of how children acquire language and the physical foundations that support communication development
✅ Practical guidance on designing a progressive and sequenced communication and language curriculum that enables all children to succeed
✅ Strategies for creating language-rich indoor and outdoor environments that inspire curiosity, conversation and learning
✅ Insights into how effective teaching and intentional interactions can promote communication and language across all areas of the EYFS
✅ Evidence-informed approaches to developing meaningful back-and-forth interactions that extend children's thinking and vocabulary
✅ An understanding of the role of cultural capital in broadening children's experiences and building personal vocabularies
✅ Increased confidence in your own pedagogical approach, enabling you to critically evaluate and enhance your practice
Who should attend?
This session is ideal for Early Years leaders, practitioners, teachers, childminders and anyone passionate about ensuring every child develops the communication skills they need to thrive.
Why attend?
By the end of the session, you will leave with:
- Practical strategies ready to use in your setting
- A stronger understanding of current research and theory
- Greater confidence in supporting speech, language and communication
- Ideas to strengthen teaching, environments and curriculum design
- Tools to help all children flourish as confident communicators and successful learners
Invest in your professional development and discover how evidence-informed practice can unlock children's potential through the power of language.