The recent I CAN report suggests that over 50% of children in England are starting school with some form of speech and language disability. The EYFS states that 'the development and use of communication and language is at the heart of young children's learning.' This series considers the significant role that the physical environment can play in supporting children's speaking and listening skills; in supporting inquisitive, verbal experimentation, not just answering questions! Outside is such a preferred context for so many children and needs to be maximised! The ideas in this book will inspire you to review your outside spaces and make sure they are the kind of places where young children will develop their language skills.

An exciting and informative tool that provides practical and imaginative 'places to talk' Written by an experienced author, teacher and highly respected early years trainer Provides guidance on how to assess the environment that is currently provided Full colour photographs show 'real settings' to inspire practitioners

About the Author
Elizabeth Jarman's background is in teaching. Until 2006 she was assistant Director at the Basic Skills Agency, working closely with the Skills for Life Strategy Unit, Sure Start Unit leading the 'Step into Learning' training and development programme. More recently Elizabeth developed the Communication Friendly Spaces Toolkit for practitioners and she now specializes in improving learning environments. She offers a range of training and development programmes which are currently being delivered across England and Wales.

Reviews
'If you do not buy any other books this year, these are the absolute 'must haves' for your shelf and are well worth the investment...' EYE (2010)



Book Information
ISBN 9781408114896
Author Elizabeth Jarman
Format Paperback
Page Count 40
Imprint Featherstone
Publisher Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Weight(grams) 100g