EYMP 5 Support children’s speech, language and communication

1. Understand the importance of speech, language and communication for children’s overall development

2. Understand the importance and the benefits of adults supporting the speech, language and communication development of the children in own setting

3. Be able to provide support for the speech, language and communication development of the children in own setting

  • 3.1 Demonstrate methods of providing support, taking into account the: • age • specific needs • abilities • home language where this is different to that of the setting • interests of the children in own setting
  • 3.2 Demonstrate how day-to-day activities within the setting can be used to encourage speech, language and communication development in young children
  • 3.3 Demonstrate in own practice how to work with children to develop speech, language and communication in: • 1:1 basis • groups
  • 3.4 Evaluate the effectiveness of speech, language and communication support for children in own setting

4. Be able to contribute to maintaining a positive environment that supports speech, language and communication

  • 4.1 Explain the importance of the environment in supporting speech, language and communication development
  • 4.2 Review evidence about the key factors that provide a supportive speech, language and communication environment
  • 4.3 Demonstrate how settings use the environment to provide effective support for speech, language and communication for all children

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