The importance of Communication and Language 

Communication and Language is one of the three prime areas in the statutory framework for the early years foundation stage. These prime areas are crucially important to young children’s development, as they lay the foundations for all further learning. Alongside the three prime areas, there are also four specific areas.

What stage is my child working at?

Use Universally Speaking for more information about the ages and stages of Communication and language development

https://ican.org.uk/i-cans-talking-point/professionals/ tct-resources/universally-speaking 

Guidance to your child’s learning and development in the early years foundation stage

www.eyalliance.org.uk/sites/default/files/what_to_expect_when._a_parents_guide.pdf

How can I support my child?

Hungry Little Minds

https://hungrylittleminds

Tiny Happy People

www.bbc.co.uk/tiny-happy-people/4-to-5-year-old-child-development-activities

Walk and Talk - Lancashire 

www.lancashire.gov.uk/children-education-families/early-years-childcare-and-family-support/walk-and-talk/