Supporting Early Language Development
Ensure the best start for all pupils in their language development
This is a FREE school improvement course, focused on ensuring the very best outcomes in early language development
Course Details
As you we are sure that you are aware, the development of early language is a crucial pillar of a child’s personal growth. However, according to research by Speech and Language UK, at least 1.7 million children in this country are behind with talking and understanding of words. Wider research and data confirm this picture. The percentage of pupils formally identified as having a primary special need in speech, language and communication is steadily rising - up to 22.5% in 2021, compared with 18.8% in 2015.3.
The English Hub programme is offering a six session course, designed to equip teachers and leaders with a practical pedagogical understanding of both typical language development and also how to support pupils who are struggling with language acquisition:
What is language and how it is developed?
Supporting Talk in Schools
Teaching words and making them stick
Identifying and Supporting SLCN
Making Change: Sustaining Change
Sharing the School Improvement Journey
Course Aims
For the purposes of this course, we will concentrate on the classroom/school environment, with a focus on providing:
Ø An understanding of a working model of language through which to observe children’s language development through the primary years, and beyond.
Ø An understanding of the stages of ‘typical’ language development concentrating on the expected milestones that occur during primary years (ages 4 to 11).
Ø Practical classroom skills and techniques for quality first teaching in YR and KS1 that will create skilled and confident classroom practitioners and improve outcomes for all children.
Ø Ways and tools to identify children who may not be developing language skills as expected and ways to support those children in class.
PLEASE NOTE - All delegates will be expected to attend all sessions. It is essential you have your head teachers support before signing onto this programme and ensure you can be released from school, and have the capacity to attend for ALL SESSIONS.
All sessions are free of charge and will be held at Lacey Green Conference Centre.
Session 1 | What is language and how it is developed? | Wednesday, 27th November 2024 |
Session 2 | Supporting Talk in School. | Wednesday, 15th January 2025 |
Session 3 | Teaching words and making them stick. | Wednesday, 12th February 2025 |
Session 4 | Identifying and Supporting SLCN. | Wednesday, 26th March 2025 |
Session 5 | Making Change: Sustaining Change. | Wednesday, 21st May 2025 |
Session 6 | Sharing the School Improvement Journey. | Wednesday, 2nd July 2025 |
For further information, contact Kerri Hall or Cherry Chow: englishhub@laceygreen.cheshire.sch.uk
