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When you talk with me, you light up my mind and help my brain to grow…
You know that talking with little ones makes their brains grow even more – helping to give children the best start in life, make friends more easily, and feel happier.
We have brought together a range of tools, tips, and advice to help parents understand the importance of their role in getting their little ones talking. We would love you to share these tools with the families you work with.
Tools for practitioners
Use this booklet to support parents with their child’s talking.
Practitioners can share this editable poster and booklet with the families they support.
Use these top tip templates to share with families you support.
Guidance for childcare practitioners working with children aged 0 to 4 years 11 months to help identify SLC training needs.
Take a look at our factsheet for info and advice on autism and ADHD.
Take a look at our factsheet for information and advice on bilingualism.
Training childcare practitioners in supporting speech, language and communication.
Take a look at our factsheet for info and advice on deafness.
Take a look at our factsheet for info and advice on dummies.
Activities that support adult-child interaction.
Resources and webinars to help you as a practitioner.
Use this document to share impactful messaging on speech, language and communication (SLC).
Printable chart showing what to look for during a child's development.
Use this booklet for top tips and activity ideas to help your child learn to talk.
Take a look at our factsheet for info and advice on phonological awareness.
Use these QR codes with families you support to show them our top 10 messages.
Take a look at our factsheet for info and advice on selective mutism.
An Introduction to Speech, Language and Communication’ short e-learning course.
A factsheet for professionals working with Children Looked After (CLA) and Care Experienced Children.
Speech, Language and Communication training for the health visitor skill mix workforce.
Guidance for practitioners on interventions which may improve SLC outcomes for children under 5 years.
Use these infographics with managers or practitioners to show why SLC skills matter.
Our commitment to promoting and supporting children’s speech language and communication needs.
Guidance for practitioners who provide Early Childhood Play, Learning and Care (ECPLC) for children aged 0 to 4 years.
Take a look at our factsheet for info and advice on stammering.
Take a look at our factsheet for info and advice on tongue tie.
Share these top 10 tips posters with the families you support.
Partner pack
Click here to download our latest partner pack today.
Contact us if there’s anything else you would find helpful.
Email: TalkWithMe@gov.wales
Information for parents
When you talk with your little one, you help their brain to grow even more, giving them the best start in life.