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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
Guidance for childcare practitioners working with children aged 0 to 4 years 11 months to help identify SLC training needs.
Printable chart showing what to look for during a child's development.
Resources and webinars to help you as a practitioner.
Activities that support adult-child interaction.
Our commitment to promoting and supporting children’s speech language and communication needs.
Use this booklet to support parents with their child’s talking.
Use this booklet for top tips and activity ideas to help your child learn to talk.
Use this document to share impactful messaging on speech, language and communication (SLC).
A factsheet for professionals working with Children Looked After (CLA) and Care Experienced Children.
Use these top tip templates to share with families you support.
Use these QR codes with families you support to show them our top 10 messages.
Training childcare practitioners in supporting speech, language and communication.
Take a look at our factsheet for info and advice on stammering.
Take a look at our factsheet for info and advice on selective mutism.
Take a look at our factsheet for info and advice on phonological awareness.
Take a look at our factsheet for info and advice on deafness.
Share these top 10 tips posters with the families you support.
Take a look at our factsheet for info and advice on autism and ADHD.
Take a look at our factsheet for info and advice on dummies.
Speech, Language and Communication training for the health visitor skill mix workforce.
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.