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Information on children's development on Ages and Stages. The Language Development Pyramid is a visual representation of the general order in which children acquire non-verbal and verbal communication skills. This tool is helpful to anyone involved in the lives of children because it provides a reference explaining what skills are needed before other skills are acquired.

Preschool Resource Pack provides advice and activities for supporting speech and language development in young children.

Advice for children with Unclear speech.

Strategies and information for improving Receptive Language.

Websites that you may find informative include:

Assessment Tools

Practical tools for pupil assessment.

  • Cambridgeshire NHS SALT Screening assessments.
  • The British Picture Vocabulary Scale.
  • Elklan - Register your interest in an assessment.
  • Phonological Assessment Battery.
  • Early Years Developmental Journal help parents find out more about early development and track progress.
  • The Engagement Model (replacing P Scales 1-4). For teachers to use as an assessment tool for pupils working below the standard of national curriculum tests.
  • Birth to 5 Matters provides non-statutory guidance for early years foundation stage to practitioners. You can download or buy a copy.
  • Development Matters provide government advice for non-statutory curriculum guidance for the early years foundation stage.
  • Every Child a Talker.

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