‘chatter matters’™ is a programme developed by Speech and Language Therapists. It is based on the principles of effective early intervention with specific focus on the strategies which support the development of speech, language and communication from birth. This training enables practitioners to offer language enrichment sessions for babies, toddlers and young children based around singing, storytelling and play.
As a result of this training practitioners will:
– understand the principles which underpin ‘chatter matters’™
– know how to run a ‘chatter matters’™ language enrichment session
– know what strategies support early communication development
– know how to model and share strategies with parents
– understand how to share stories and songs with babies and young children
The resource pack includes
– background and basics to running ‘chatter matters’™
– ‘chatter matters’™ songbook
– symbol prompt cards
– strategies poster
Practitioners who attend also get access to printable take-home resources. Password provided at training.
‘Great to come together and get tips from other practitioners.’
‘New folder content is very good. Makes me, a facilitator, more confident in what I’m doing.’
‘Can’t wait to try it all out on Monday.’
‘Brilliant day thank you’
‘Really enjoyed training day. Was fun, interactive and great way for team to get together’
‘chatter matters training was really good, I’ll definitely use it with my young parents’
Training costs
Please contact us using our enquiry form as these courses as they are offered ‘on demand’.
| ‘chatter matters’ setting training | £450 | 1 x 3 hrs on site at a time to suit. Includes resource pack |
| ‘chatter matters’ training for individuals | £75 +£30 for resource pack if required. | 1 x 3hrs |
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