Effective communication and EAL

A fantastic half day course for EYFS staff

Trainers: Ben Kingston-Hughes (Inspired Children)

Ben Kingston-Hughes, the director of Inspired Children Ltd, has over 27 years experience working with children in a variety of different settings. He has been a finalist for both the Nursery World Trainer of the Year and the National Playwork Awards Trainer of the Year. He has spoken at National, Regional and International Conferences including Nursery World and the International Play Association. He has written several strategies for Local authorities and his training has gained widespread acclaim for inspiring learners to improve outcomes for children. He has recently been seen on Channel 4 delivering sessions for children.

This practical course looks at supporting the development of communication and language in children by understanding how children learn to communicate and the role of the adult in this process. It helps settings to remove barriers to communication and make communication fun for all children. The course
takes a fascinating look at the neuroscience of communication and how modern restrictions are adversely impacting on children’s brains. The course is fun, thought provoking and gives learners a wealth of ideas and activities for supporting communication and language with their children. The course also looks at the difficulties faced by children with language delay or with English as an additional language.

This course meets the following:
 EYFS areas of learning and development – Personal, social and emotional development, Communication and language.
 Characteristics of Effective Learning – Playing and Exploring, Active Learning, Creating and Thinking Critically.
 Play Types – Fantasy Play, Role Play, Creative Play, Dramatic Play, Communication Play.

The price of the course includes a two course lunch following the three hour session.

Please book using the form below by Friday 9th February 2018. Please put your school name and any special requirements including dietary and access needs in the Comment box below.

Terms & conditions: Seven days’ notice of cancellations must be given to CLS in writing to cls@leics.gov.uk or by telephone on 0116 305 3800. Failure to do so will result in the full costs of the course being charged to the school. Confirmation of booking will be sent to you via email.

Trainers: Ben Kingston-Hughes (Inspired Children)

Ben Kingston-Hughes, the director of Inspired Children Ltd, has over 27 years experience working with children in a variety of different settings. He has been a finalist for both the Nursery World Trainer of the Year and the National Playwork Awards Trainer of the Year. He has spoken at National, Regional and International Conferences including Nursery World and the International Play Association. He has written several strategies for Local authorities and his training has gained widespread acclaim for inspiring learners to improve outcomes for children. He has recently been seen on Channel 4 delivering sessions for children.

Booking information

Bookings are closed for this event.