Terrific Talkers project

Terrific Talkers is our communication and language project designed to strengthen practitioners’ interactions and respond to the communication and language requirements of the Early Years statutory framework.

It aims to strengthen understanding of how language develops and to provide a consistent approach to effective interaction styles that accelerate progress in spoken language as a key factor in ensuring progress against all seven stages of learning.

What does the Terrific Talkers programme include?

Terrific Talkers provides training and tools to embed quality interactions within the school or setting that impact positively on children’s communication and language development.

The programme includes four webinar training sessions, plus an optional half day consultancy visit, as well the Terrific Talkers materials. Together these enable leaders to develop staff knowledge and confidence, implementing a focused approach to developing children’s communication skills.

Take a look at our short video to hear more about the training and listen to some feedback from schools we’ve worked with.

What are the benefits of the Terrific Talkers programme?

Practitioners will gain a clear understanding of interaction styles that offer the best opportunities for children to develop their vocabulary, social interactions, and language for learning.

84% of settings that have accessed the programme report an increase in the numbers of children working at expected standards for communication and language across three terms.

The programme is a simple, well-paced resource – allowing settings and schools to work through it at their own pace – and can be used alongside other programmes of speech and language support used with children.