Let's Get Talking in the EYFS

For EYFS practitioners who are looking to develop their understanding of language and communication

Description

Join us for this course which has been designed to provide insightful CPD opportunities for your early years team.

The sessions will draw on the latest research findings and explore the key steps involved in early language development. Consider the processes involved in holding a ‘conversation’, vocabulary enrichment and how we can successfully support quality talk within provision.  

You will also receive additional resources to support you with monitoring and evaluating provision, practice and pedagogy. 


Stages of Development for Speech, Language and Communication

Deepening understanding of the typical stages of development from birth to five years of age and distinguish between speech, language and communication.

The Impact of the Learning Environment

Understand the impact of the learning environment on children’s language and communication. 

Action Planning for Practice and Provision

Reflect on potential changes to practice and provision which will best support the development of children’s speech, language and communication.

 

Benefits:

  • Explore the key features of an enabling, language rich environment allowing children to successfully follow their own interests

  • Form strategies to extend children’s thinking, language and communication skills through careful planning, resourcing and teaching within provision

  • Reflect and evaluate current EYFS provision and begin to formulate plans to move forward

Audience

EYFS leaders, teachers and support staff

Prices

Face to Face Course - £145 per person excl. VAT

Live Webinar Package - £145 per person excl. VAT

Recording - £145 per person excl. VAT

Please note that our online training courses are priced per person and multiple viewings of a course will be charged.

Dates and Times

Spring 2025

Face to Face Courses

Norwich - Sprowston Infant School, NR7 8EW
Tuesday 14th January
9:30am - 3:30pm

County Durham - Wolviston Primary School, TS22 5LN
Thursday 23rd January
9:30am - 3:30pm

Leicester - Catherine Infant School, LE4 6BY
Wednesday 2nd April
9:30am - 3:30pm 

 

*Please Note - Lunch will not be provided when attending Face to Face Courses, please ensure you bring a packed lunch to the course.

 

Summer 2025

Live Webinar Package

Part 1: Wednesday 12th March
Part 2: Wednesday 19th March
Part 3: Wednesday 26th March
1:30pm - 3:00pm

 

Face to Face Course

Middlesex - Minet Infant & Nursery School, UB3 3NR
Friday 6th June
9:30am - 3:30pm

 

*Please Note - Lunch will not be provided when attending Face to Face Courses, please ensure you bring a packed lunch to the course.

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