school network updates- every child a talker – spring 2014
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Aims Introduction to Every Child a Talker Context around focus on speech, language and communication Communication Chain Use of the Child Monitoring Tool Strategies to support speech, language and communicationTRANSCRIPT
School Network Updates- Every Child A Talker – Spring 2014
Aims• Introduction to Every Child a Talker• Context around focus on speech,
language and communication• Communication Chain• Use of the Child Monitoring Tool• Strategies to support speech, language
and communication
Every Child a Talker (ECAT)• National project to develop language and
communication• In response to concern about ‘language
impoverishment’• Part of ‘National Strategies’ 2008• http://www.leics.gov.uk/ecat
Importance of communication
The Communication Chain
Small Group Activity
• Read the statements on the cards
• As a group sort the cards into the correct order
What is communication?
Early Learning and Childcare Service 20
Strands of communication-Listening and attention
-Understanding (receptive language)
-Speaking (expressive language)
-Social communication
Using the Child Monitoring Tool• Start with the real age then assess
development across each strand• Child may not be at the same stage for
each strand• Remember to date when it is used and
update regularly
• Discussion Time for children in your cohort with concerns
Adult – Child interaction strategies
• Following the child’s lead• Hand rule/commentary• Traffic lights/pausing• Body language and non-verbal communication• Tone of your voice• Eye contact• http://www.leics.gov.uk/ecat