Teach Early Years issue 13.2 is OUT NOW!

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Whether you work in a PVI setting, a primary school, or as a childminder in your own home, the autumn usually brings with it the sense of a new beginning. With older children having grown beyond the boundaries of their preschool years, or the early years entirely, and waved goodbye over the summer months, there are invariably new faces around (as well as familiar faces in different places).

For the education sector in England, this feeling of a fresh start will no doubt be reinforced by the news of significant reforms to Ofsted’s inspections, which came shortly before this issue went to press. Let’s hope this is a real change for the better.

While we wait for the details, TEY’s focus is on the task of developing the speech, language and communication skills that are essential for children’s future success.

You’ll find tips on supporting early writing through oracy on page 46, advice on handling questions (both yours and theirs!) on page 42, and insights into the significance of this area of learning from both the National Literacy Trust (p38) and Speech and Language UK (p37). 

There’s lots more to discover too, from advice for managers on employment law to ideas about how to discuss climate change with young children. We hope you find all of it useful!

Enjoy the issue!

Helen Mulley – Commissioning Editor

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