Supporting children's speech, language and communication skills

This workshop is for professionals only

Adult kneeling talking to a child in sportswear holding a ball.

Children develop communication in many different ways through everyday interactions at home, in early years settings and in their communities. This workshop explores how adults can recognise and respond to each child’s unique communication style.

Aims of this workshop

By the end of this workshop, you will:

recognise that communication development varies across children
understand a range of ways children communicate
reflect on how your environment and interactions support communication
understand practical strategies you can use straight away in everyday routines, interactions and play
know how and when to seek additional support

Entry criteria

This workshop is for:

Professionals working with children aged 0–5 years in early years, e.g. practitioners, support staff, childminders, SEND staff.

Workshop dates

The booking window will close 2 working days before the date of the training.

This workshop is free. If you’re unable to attend, please let us know as soon as possible so we can offer your place to others.

This workshop is via Microsoft Teams video call.

If you work in Luton, visit the Talking takes off workshop for more information about similar workshops in the Luton area.

Bedford Borough

Only available to people working in Bedford Borough.

Dates: Monday 28 September 2026

Times: 9:30am to 11:30am

To book onto this workshop, email eec.beds.childrens.slt.training@nhs.net

Central Bedfordshire

Only available to people working in Central Bedfordshire.

Dates: Not scheduled for Autumn 2026

Times: N/A

If you work in Central Bedfordshire, you will need to log into the e-learning portal Learning Central to access the workshop. Read more about Learning Central.

Book on this workshop on Learning Central. Please note, this link will only work if you are logged into Learning Central.

Last reviewed: 1 November, 2024

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