Supporting Early Language Development Programme

This evidence based Early Language Development Programme has been developed by the DfE English Hubs, Voice 21 and I CAN.

Aimed at: EYFS and Year 1 leaders and practitioners

Programme Content

·         What is language and how is it developed?

·         Supporting talk in schools.

·         Teaching words and making them ‘stick’.

·         Identifying and supporting SLCN.

·         An understanding of the stages of ‘typical’ language development and the expected milestones.

·         Practical classroom skills and techniques for quality first teaching in YR and Year 1.

·         Practical ways to identify and support children who may not be developing language skills as expected.

·         Making change: Sustaining change.

Session 1

Date: Thursday 26th January 2023

Time: 9 - 12pm

Venue: The Regatta

Session 2

Date: Tuesday 21st February 2023

Time: 9 - 11:30am

Remote

Session 3

Date: Wednesday 15th March 2023

Time: 9 - 11:30am

Remote

Session 4

Date: Wednesday 3rd May 2023

Time: 9 - 11:30am

Remote

Session 5

Date: Thursday 8th June 2023

Time: 9 - 11:30am

Remote

Session 6

Date: Tuesday 28th November 2023

Time: 9 - 12pm

Venue: The Regatta

All sessions will have pre and post-tasks. Therefore, it is important that schools are fully committed and have the capacity to run a school improvement focus on Early Language. 

Venue:

1-3 The Regatta

Henley Way

Lincoln

LN6 3QR