Early language deficits affect too many pupils on entry to nursery reception and school
settings negatively impacting not only children's engagement with curriculum content but also
their self-regulation and mental health. Drawing on Joan Tough's research and inspiration Alex
Bedford has reignited and reimagined her systematic language development framework so that
every child in an early years setting has the opportunity to build a love of language that
radiates understanding excellence ambition and clarity. Co-authored by Julie Sherrington
EYFS: Language of Learning explains the vital influence that physical development has on
vocabulary development. The book offers practical guidance on what language development is
what to look for and how to provide support. Important cognitive and neuroscience research is
clearly explained to help school settings embed the best of what we know about how children
learn. EYFS: Language of Learning gives teachers and practitioners a holistic accessible and
powerful toolkit. Alex and Julie's brilliant worked examples showcase how the language
development framework can offer precision and progression within the learning conversation. The
book directly complements the ShREC approach and provides clear guidance on how to develop
conversations using evidence-informed frameworks.
