Welcome to Early Talk Online. I CAN’s Early Talk programme supports the communication development of all young children across the UK and especially those with speech, language and communication needs. It does this by working in partnership with children’s services, including Local Authorities and Speech and Language Therapy departments to improve the knowledge and skills of Early Years practitioners working in a range of settings including private, voluntary, independent and maintained. Early Talk is also suitable for childminders so that they can demonstrate good practice in relation to supporting young children’s communication development. If you are interested in developing skills or recognising existing good practice in an early years setting you can purchase appropriate elements of the Early Talk programme at a not-for-profit rate. This will enable you to focus on young children’s communication skills, which are central to all aspects of learning, whilst also working towards a national quality assurance certificate. Early Talk Online provides access to information and resources that will help you to find out more about Early Talk if you are new to Early Talk or are already an Early Talk partner. To find out more about the research behind Early Talk click on a link below: If you are a parent and want to know more about how you can help with your child’s speech, language and communication development then visit the Talking Point website. The Early Talk information section provides details on:
To find out more about becoming an Early Talk partner area or setting download ‘Becoming an Early Talk partner’. If you are already an Early Talk partner then click on the link for Existing Early Talk Partners. Read our Frequently Asked Questions Early Talk E-newsletter Register for the Early Talk e-mail newsletter at www.ican.org.uk/register
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