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The importance of Communication and Language

Communication and Language is one of the three prime areas in the statutory framework for the early years foundation stage. These prime areas are crucially important to young children’s development, as they lay the foundations for all further learning. Alongside the three prime areas, there are also four specific areas.


What stage is my child working at?

Use Universally Speaking for more information about the ages and stages of Communication and language development

Guidance to your child’s learning and development in the early years foundation stage

How can I support my child?


Communication and Language Friendly Apps

  • Teach your monster to read
  • Reading Eggs
  • Mario’s Alphabet
  • The Joy of Reading
  • Monsters Behave
  • Lingumi

SHREC Approach