From first words to big ideas: communication, curiosity and connection in the early years
Our next Early Words Matter conference will explore the extraordinary power of early language and communication to shape how children connect, learn, question and understand the world around them.
Against the backdrop of the Government’s Best Start in Life ambitions, we will look from the first 1,001 days at the interactions and experiences that build the foundations for language, learning and lifelong relationships. How do we nurture conversation in an increasingly digital world? How can inclusive practice enable children with SEND to communicate, participate and thrive? And how can approaches such as philosophy for children encourage curiosity, empathy and big thinking from the very beginning?
Bringing together the latest thinking from research, policy and practice, Early Words Matter 2027 will celebrate the conversations that start small but have the power to shape a lifetime.
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