Child Development in the EYFS: Nurturing Early Communication and Language Skills

Webinar Duration: 54 minutes (approx.)

This webinar will provide headteachers, managers, leaders, teachers and practitioners with practical guidance on nurturing the development of young children’s communication and language skills, supporting access to the wider early years curriculum and helping settings fulfil their statutory duties.

The Statutory framework for the EYFS establishes the development of children’s spoken language as a prime area of learning and development which is ‘particularly important for building a foundation for igniting children’s curiosity and enthusiasm for learning, forming relationships and thriving’, and which underpins all other areas of learning and development.

In this webinar, Dr Helen Bradford, independent early years consultant and experienced early years teacher, trainer and academic, will explain the importance of communication and language in the context of the statutory framework, and explores the role of the adult in facilitating the