Speech, language and communication skills underpin all key subjects throughout the school curriculum and beyond. Good early language skills play a crucial role in
- Accessing the curriculum – understanding what the teacher is saying.
- Literacy – Reading and writing skills
- Socially – playing and making friends.
Research has demonstrated that children starting school with poor or reduced language skills do not have the tools to access the next stage of learning, may struggle with friendships and may have low self confidence. Have a look at the Communication Pyramid (left) to see the importance of good foundations of
- Attention and listening skills
- Play skills
Which in turn promote on-going development of understanding of language, speaking in longer sentences and speech skills.
