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Every Interaction Counts: Strengthening Talk and Thinking in EYFS

This practical session explores how high-quality adult-child interactions underpin effective early years practice. Drawing on evidence from the Education Endowment Foundation and Voice 21, participants will examine the features of effective interactions and their impact on children’s language and thinking.<p style="font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; text-decoration: none; caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">The session focuses on developing language-rich environments, including the intentional use of tiered vocabulary and the role of the adult in modelling, extending, and sustaining talk. Participants will explore how interactions can be used to deepen thinking and increase engagement across provision.<p style="font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; text-decoration: none; caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">With a strong emphasis on practical application, participants will observe and evaluate interactions using structured frameworks, enabling them to reflect on current practice and identify precise next steps for improvement.<h3 id="c57b9c0a-c63f-4132-9d79-980cbffcd50e" data-toc-id="c57b9c0a-c63f-4132-9d79-980cbffcd50e" style="font-size: 20px; line-height: 1.2;">Learning Objectives</h3><ul style="font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; text-decoration: none; caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><li>To identify and explain the key features of high-quality adult-child interactions that support language development and thinking</li><li>To apply practical strategies, including modelling, extending, and questioning, to strengthen talk in everyday practice</li><li>To evaluate and refine interactions using structured frameworks to improve language-rich provision and outcomes🗓️ Date: 14 May 2026⏰ Time: 3:00–4:00pm</li></ul>Price is inclusive of VAT

Develop high-quality adult-child interactions that build language, extend thinking, and deepen learning.

Early Years Essentials- Every Interaction Counts: Strengthening Talk and Thinking in EYFS

Early Years Essentials- Every Interaction Counts: Strengthening Talk and Thinking in EYFS

ALDAR TRAINING ACADEMY LLC

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