Last opportunities for practitioners to take up free training
Derby Libraries’ Rhymetimes
Derby Libraries’ Rhymetimes are back in a new format. The popular nursery rhyme sessions for pre-school children and their parents and carers are back as a series of online videos, created by Derby Theatre, to watch and follow at home.
Until the pandemic, Rhymetimes were popular events in Derby’s libraries, but have been unable to continue while restrictions remain in place. Because reading to children and sharing rhymes is so important to children’s language development, Derby Libraries approached the theatre to create professional and engaging online Rhymetimes.
Seven videos, each featuring three rhymes and songs, have been filmed against the stunning backdrop of The Little Mermaid, the theatre’s recent Christmas show which was shown online. Directed by Derby Theatre’s Artistic Director and Chief Executive, Sarah Brigham, and produced by Stuart Allen, the Rhymetimes will be available to watch for free from Tuesday 9 March 2021.
For Childminders
Let's Talk with Under 5s
A practical web-based training course with advice and strategies which are also suitable for children with English as an additional language and other special educational needs. This course will help you to maximise children's communication potential and ensure they are ready for school.
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Communication Friendly Home Learning Environment
This course is designed to equip childminders in the setting with the support they need to implement evidence based practises in their setting and so achieve Elklan Communication Friendly Home Learning Environment Status
>> Find out moreTraining in Identifying Children with Speech, Language and Communication Needs
This course is designed to equip staff who are excited and passionate about identifying preschool children with speech and language needs (SLCN) or who are at risk from developing SLCN.
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This free course, delivered by Elklan over three 2-hour sessions, will provide practical, easily implemented strategies to use with all children, especially children with speech, language and communication needs.
>> Find out moreLet's Talk at Home
This interactive web-based programme is for parents and carers of children under 5 who are passionate about helping their child learn to talk.
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Let's Talk at Home Tutor Pack
This is a ‘train the trainer course' to equip those who are passionate about delivering key messages to parents and carers through the Elklan Let’s Talk at Home training course.
>> Find out moreFor School Foundation Units or PVI Settings
Let's Talk with Under 5s
A practical web-based training course with advice and strategies which are also suitable for children with English as an additional language and other special educational needs. This course will help you to maximise children's communication potential and ensure they are ready for school.
>> Find out moreCommunication Friendly Settings
This course is designed to equip senior staff in the setting with the materials and support they need to cascade key messages aimed at developing children’s communication to all staff in their setting PLUS the setting receives Elklan Communication Friendly Status.
>> Find out moreTraining in Identifying Children with Speech, Language and Communication Needs
This course is designed to equip staff who are excited and passionate about identifying preschool children with speech and language needs (SLCN) or who are at risk from developing SLCN.
>> Find out moreTraining for the Wider Workforce
This free course, delivered by Elklan over three 2-hour sessions, will provide practical, easily implemented strategies to use with all children, especially children with speech, language and communication needs.
>> Find out moreLet's Talk at Home
This interactive web-based programme is for parents and carers of children under 5 who are passionate about helping their child learn to talk.
>> Find out moreLet's Talk at Home Tutor Pack
This is a ‘train the trainer course' to equip those who are passionate about delivering key messages to parents and carers through the Elklan Let’s Talk at Home training course.
>> Find out moreFor all other adults who care for and work with children aged 0-5 years
Let's Talk with Under 5s
A practical web-based training course with advice and strategies which are also suitable for children with English as an additional language and other special educational needs. This course will help you to maximise children's communication potential and ensure they are ready for school.
>> Find out moreTraining for the Wider Workforce
This free course, delivered by Elklan over three 2-hour sessions, will provide practical, easily implemented strategies to use with all children, especially children with speech, language and communication needs.
>> Find out moreTraining in Identifying Children with Speech, Language and Communication Needs
This course is designed to equip staff who are excited and passionate about identifying preschool children with speech and language needs (SLCN) or who are at risk from developing SLCN.
>> Find out moreFor Parents and Carers
Let's Talk at Home for Parents and Carers
This interactive web-based programme is for parents and carers of children under 5 who are passionate about helping their child learn to talk.
>> Find out moreSpeech, Language and Communication Integrated Strategic Model for Children 0-5 years
The Department for Education have kindly funded several initiatives in Derby which support young children’s speech, language and communication. TALK Derby is one of these initiatives.
Derby City Council would now like to hear your views about how this work can be continued and built upon in the next 5 years.