Birmingham Early Years Networks 4/17/23 Birmingham Early Years Networks 4/17/23

Multilingual England: The Best Start for Young Children Learning EAL

In this webinar, Professor Victoria Murphy considers the key findings of recent research in order to give young children learning English as an additional language (EAL) the best start.

Birmingham Early Years Networks 10/14/22 Birmingham Early Years Networks 10/14/22

Speech and Language UK: Introduction to SLCN

Introduction to Speech, Language and Communication Needs (SLCN) in the early years — Speech and Language UK (formerly I CAN) training provided at two levels: core (introductory) and in-depth (advanced).

Birmingham Early Years Networks 10/13/22 Birmingham Early Years Networks 10/13/22

First Words Together: Hints to Help Under-Twos Start Talking

Created to help parents encourage children under two to start talking, this guide offers five tips for behaviours to aid toddlers in finding their first words.

Birmingham Early Years Networks 10/12/22 Birmingham Early Years Networks 10/12/22

Center on the Developing Child Resources Library

Resource Library by The Center on the Developing Child at Harvard University; articles and videos featuring cutting-edge research.

Birmingham Early Years Networks 10/12/22 Birmingham Early Years Networks 10/12/22

Speech and Language UK: Learning to Talk

Learning to Talk video content from Speech and Language UK (formerly I CAN) — teaching children how to talk and communicate.

Birmingham Early Years Networks 10/12/22 Birmingham Early Years Networks 10/12/22

Siren Films: Nurturing a Love of Reading Begins with Babies

Part of a blog series from Siren Films with video clips and ideas for practice. Share the link with families too.

Birmingham Early Years Networks 10/12/22 Birmingham Early Years Networks 10/12/22

Sound Communities

Sound Communities aims to highlight some of the commonalities between music practice and speech, language and communication (SLC) practice, and to provide Early Years professionals with tools, approaches and methods to support all children, including those with SLC needs.

Birmingham Early Years Networks 10/10/22 Birmingham Early Years Networks 10/10/22

Molly Wright’s Childhood Development TED Talk

Seven-year-old Molly Wright discusses the importance of play in very young children’s brain development. She's joined onstage by one-year-old Ari and his dad, Amarjot, who help illustrate her big ideas about brain science.