Time to Talk

Time to Talk, third edition is a practical and engaging resource for all educators supporting children’s language and communication skills. Showcasing effective approaches in schools and settings across the country, it seamlessly blends research evidence with practical strategies. Fully updated, this new edition reflects the national focus on oracy and changes to the curriculum, SEND policy and practice. It incorporates strategies and resources to support individual practitioners as well as whole-school approaches for spoken language, and includes:New research on how language develops and interventions to improve it, with approaches for learners with DLD, EAL and those facing disadvantage. How to identify children with speech, language and communication difficulties and meet their needs through everyday teaching. Up-to-date case studies from primary, secondary and early years settings where spoken language is a major focus. Ways in which settings and schools can develop an effective partnership with specialists to help children with more severe difficulties. Examples of good practice in supporting parents/carers to develop their children’s language skills. Answers to practitioners’ most frequently asked questions about speech and language. With a unique focus on oracy for all, this book equips practitioners to create inclusive environments that foster communication and language development for every child. It is an essential resource for school leaders, teachers, early years practitioners, teaching assistants, speech and language therapists, SENCOs, and oracy leads.