Language & communication expectations in the early years have increased, but support hasn’t. This guide helps EYFS practitioners understand what’s expected and how to support children in real settings.

The data is starting to emerge around the impacts on children following the pandemic. Recently the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists published a hard-hitting document outlining the struggles of speech and language services (mostly aimed at NHS provision) following the lockdowns. Most notable were the following facts: 🟠 Since the pandemic, more children and young people are presenting to SALT services with new speech, language and communication needs than before