The training is delivered to key communication practitioners (KCPs), who work in early years settings, or lead communication practitioners (LCPs), who work across early years settings in a local authority. It covers aspects such as the effect of child-adult interaction on the development of communication skills, the importance of non-verbal communication, modifying adults' language according to the needs of the child, and exploring how to use songs, rhymes and books to support communication. Professionals who complete the course then share their learning with a wider range of practitioners.
The evaluation set out to determine the impact of the Talking Matters programme on the language abilities of young children, looking at gender differences as well as levels of deprivation across settings. The evaluation also reported on practitioners' self-perceived confidence in helping children develop speech, language and communication skills.
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