Supporting Early Language Development - Lincoln 2026-27

Aimed at: Early Years Leaders, KS1 Leads, Early Years Teachers and SENDCos

PROGRAMME CONTENT

• What is language and how is it developed?

• Supporting talk in schools.

• An understanding of the stages of ‘typical’ language development and the expected milestones.

• Practical classroom skills and techniques for quality first teaching in EYFS and Year 1.

• Practical ways to identify and support children who may not be developing language skills as expected.

• Teaching words and making them ‘stick’.

• Identifying and supporting Speech, Language and Communication Needs (SLCN).

• Making change: Sustaining change

Venue:

1-3 The Regatta

Henley Way

Lincoln

LN6 3QR

*PLEASE NOTE, ALL SESSIONS MUST BE ATTENDED

Session 1

Date: Wednesday 30th September 2026

Time: 1 - 4pm

Session 2

Date: Tuesday 24th November 2026

Time: 1 - 4pm 

Session 3

Date: Tuesday 26th January 2027

Time: 1 - 4pm 

Session 4

Date: Wednesday 17th March 2027

Time: 1 - 4pm

Session 5

Date: Thursday 6th May 2027

Time: 1 - 4pm 

Session 6

Date: Thursday 24th June 2027

Time: 9 - 12pm