SEND: Communication Development in the Early Years

SEND: Communication Development in the Early Years

Course Aim:To explore the ages and stages of communication development and consider how language is learnt and the vital role adults play in that.  

Course Information: During the session we will

• discuss how to identify when a child needs support with their communication and when to refer to speech and language therapy. 
• discuss ideas and strategies for adults to use in the early years environment, with a specific focus on the outdoor environment
• look at receptive language difficulties, challenges with vocabulary and sentence building 
• explore social communication: when to be concerned and what you can do to help. 

Suitable For: All Early Years Practitioners

Delivered by:  Thriving Language

Date: Monday 10th February

Time:  6:30pm - 8:00pm

Venue: online 

Cost:  For bookings made -

•     up to and including 5th January 2025* Members £35  / Non Members £65
•     from 6th January 2025 onwards: Members £38 / Non Members £71

* Places must be booked and invoices must be settled by 5th January. After this date all unsettled invoices will be amended to the 2025 rate. No refunds or credits are available to any bookings made under 2024 prices, however, changes to the name of the attendee will be free. 

Important additional Information:

• Before booking a place, please read our information sheet which can be found here
• Please ensure you complete the 'attendee name' and 'attendee email address' (of the person attending) to ensure we send the Zoom Invitation to the correct email address. A contact telephone number for the attendee is also required in case we need to contact them.
• Please note zoom/teams invitations will be sent out 24 hours before the course/meeting starts. We are unable to send out zoom/teams invitations until your invoice has been settled. 
• Payment is required within 7 days of the invoice date or 24 hours before a course/meeting starts (whichever is sooner). If payment cannot be made within this timeframe then please email training@pataglos.org.uk to agree an extension to your payment deadline, otherwise, your place on the course may be cancelled.