Presenters

Gillian Fearns – Director, Lancashire Research School

Kathryn Hall – EYFS Teacher and Deputy Director, Lancashire Research School

Session details

Transform Communication & Language in Your EYFS Setting

• Teachers
• School leaders
• Support staff, including teaching assistants (attending alongside the class teacher)

The training is accessible for support staff and we recommend they attend with the class teacher to ensure they can work in partnership to apply the learning when they return to school. 

This programme focuses on evidence-based strategies to strengthen communication and language outcomes for young children. 

Day 1 – Thursday 15 October 2026 – 9.30am – 3.30pm

• Prioritising communication & language
• The role of the adult in EYFS

Day 2 – Thursday 19 November 2026 – 9.30am – 3.30pm

• Effective assessment tools
• Identifying next steps

Day 3 – Thursday 11 February 2027 – 9.30am – 3.30pm

• Language-rich environments
• Teaching vocabulary

Day 4 – Thursday 18 March 2027 – 9.30am – 3.30pm

• High-quality interactions
• Interactive reading strategies

Day 5 – Thursday 16 May 2027 – 9.30am – 3.30pm

• Storytelling approaches

Day 6 – Thursday 24 June 2027 – 9.30am – 3.30pm

• Phonological awareness
• Effective transitions

Delegate charge:

£650 per delegate for all six sessions

An additional delegate from the same school is welcome to attend at no further cost

Includes lunch, refreshments throughout the day and free onsite parking. 

Please note:
VAT will be added to all course fees. Any cancellations within 7 days of the course will be charged in full.