Oral Communication
We recognise that the Early Years are a crucial time for children to develop their oral communication skills and so have a number of strategies in place to help children develop their speaking and extend their vocabulary:
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Children learn through independent play in engaging indoor and outdoor spaces that encourage communication.
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Adults support language development by modelling vocabulary and asking thoughtful questions.
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Children regularly share ideas with partners or small groups to build confidence in speaking.
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We plan open‑ended questions and activities to deepen children’s thinking.
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Talking and idea‑sharing are built into all areas of the curriculum.
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Stories, songs, and actions help children build confidence to retell and answer questions.
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Vocabulary is developed through modelling, explicit teaching, and practice.
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Parents support speaking and listening at home through weekly talking homework.
Click the button below for useful resources to help you support your child's communication and language development at home.
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​This NHS website provides lots of useful advice to support parents during pregnancy, birth and parenthood:
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