Next steps - Children 5+ years

To promote speech and language development:

1. Spend time together, one to one, with your child, every day having conversations face to face
2. Have some quiet times, with little or no background noise to promote listening skills
3. If your child struggles to learn new words make sure you explain new words as you come across them
4. Read books and stories together - this introduces speech and language in a fun way ad exposes your child to more language
5. Sing songs together – the rhythm of songs helps language learning and it is fun
6. Make sure your child can hear - if in doubt ask your school nurse for advice
7. If your child needs glasses make sure they wear them