Communication, Language and Literacy Network
Communication Language and Literacy is at the heart of the EYFS and is fascinating to learn about. Our CLL offer as part of the SPH is an exciting, evidence-informed professional development opportunity for anyone working in the Early Years sector. Communication skills are the foundation for all learning, and literacy is a critical lifelong skill. Come and learn more with others about how educators in the Early Years can make the most significant difference in their everyday practice for all children.
View our Local Offer below.
Learn about the Early Years Book Club.
Join the Bristol & Beyond SPH Communication, Language and Literacy Network Network
Join our Communication, Language and Literacy Network to receive notifications of upcoming events, along with useful blog posts, links and resources.
Regional Offer
Our Regional Offer, which can be accessed by all childminders in our 8 Local Authorities, will include training and input from inspirational speakers or information sharing around relevant themes. It’s a fabulous opportunity to connect together and consider big-picture thinking.
Webinar: Evidence Informed Practice for Communication and Language With Nicki Cherry and Ali Carrington
In this insightful webinar recording, Ali Carrington and Nicola Cherry explored the Education Endowment Foundation’s summary of evidence-informed approaches for early years education. They guided participants through practical reflections on implementing effective communication and language practices in early childhood settings.
Local Offer
We invite further suggestions for how we can meet the needs of each locality.
If you have any questions about the above CLL Network events or are interested in supporting the building of a CLL network in your local area, please get in touch with Ali Carrington.
What’s Coming Up Locally
Coming Soon
Early Years Book Club
Bristol Early Years and The Bristol and Beyond Stronger Practice Hub bring you the Early Years Book Club!
For all practitioners, teachers, staff, and leaders working in Early Years in Bristol, Early Years Book Club provides content and an opportunity to share and develop practice, build on our knowledge of GREAT children’s books, and share in the joy of reading.
Explore the Early Years Book Club webpage to find useful downloads, book recommendations, non-fiction, poetry and more, linked to each monthly theme.
Helicopter Stories and Poetry Basket
The Bristol & Beyond Early Years Stronger Practice Hub is working with Make Believe Arts to bring Helicopter Stories and Poetry Basket to 80 early years settings across our SPH region including: North Somerset, South Gloucestershire, Gloucestershire, Bristol, Bath and North East Somerset, Somerset, Swindon and Wiltshire.
