Kirstie qualified as a Speech and Language Therapist and specialised in the Early Years before training as a teacher. Her experience, learning and people she met along the way led her to develop the Launchpad for Literacy Toolkit. She now works with Local Authorities, MATs, DfE English Hubs, schools and PVI Settings on topics relating to Speech, Language & Communication, SLCN, SEND, Early Literacy and EYFS practice with a strong focus on gap identification and gap closing.

Each session will take place via Google Meet from 1pm - 3.00pm on the following dates:

Day 1: Interaction & Language Enrichment - Wednesday 25th May 2022

This session looks at the principles and strategies which underpin quality interactions. There is a strong focus on using our interactions to embed interventions for children who are not on-track and for those with Speech, Language & Communication needs. This session is aimed at Senior Leaders, EYFS leads, teachers and EYFS staff.

Day 2: Embedding Early Language Interventions - Wednesday 15th June 2022

The second session delivered by Kirsty Page will look at the targets that are commonly given by Speech & Language Therapists and which are usually the focus of intervention programmes. Within the session, we will consider how these targets can be embedded into child-initiated learning, our daily routines and EYFS practice. Aimed at Senior Leaders, EYFS leads, teachers and EYFS staff.

Day 3: Phonics Readiness - Wednesday 22nd June 2022
The final session delivered by Kirsty Page identifies the key developmental skills which feed into phonic readiness, how these develop and how these can be facilitated for all children. Aimed at Senior Leaders, EYFS leads, Teachers and EYFS staff.

Please note: This event is fully funded by the Department for Education.