This child communication development course gives early years practitioners a clear picture of how children’s speech and language skills grow — and what to do when a child isn’t quite where you’d expect. Communication underpins development at every age and stage, and ‘Communication and Language’ is a prime area of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS).
For your setting, the practical value is early identification. Spotting a child who may be struggling with communication — and knowing how to respond — can make a real difference to their outcomes. This Level 2 course walks your team through the key milestones, how to check a child is on track, and how to encourage communication at every stage.
What you’ll learn
- The stages and milestones of communication development we’re aiming for with every child
- How to check whether a child is reaching the milestone expected for their age and stage
- The difficulties a child with Speech, Language and Communication Needs (SLCN) may experience
- How to identify children who may have potential SLCN
- Ways to assess communication skills at each age and stage
- Practical strategies to encourage and support children’s communication development
Who this course is for
Early years practitioners, key persons and room leaders who support children’s communication and language development day to day. It suits anyone in your team who observes, assesses or plans for children’s progress in this prime area of learning.
Why this training matters
Communication and Language is a prime area of the EYFS curriculum, so every practitioner needs a confident grasp of how these skills develop. Early identification of children with potential Speech, Language and Communication Needs matters enormously — the sooner a need is recognised, the sooner your setting can put the right support in place and involve other professionals where needed.
How the course works
The course is fully online and self-paced, taking around one hour to complete. Media-rich content with voiceovers keeps the learning engaging, and your team can study on any device — a laptop in the office or a phone during a quiet moment. No travel, no cover arrangements, no fuss.
Your certificate
Successful learners receive a completion certificate that provides evidence of continued professional development and can be used for compliance and Ofsted audit. National Nursery Training is an NFAQ-accredited training provider, so the certificate your staff earn carries recognised accreditation.
