Are you interested in nurturing networks and leading networks? A new suite of resources were launched last week, developed through the Q nurturing and Weaving Networks SIG. Access the resources here - bit.ly/3Xpt1Yk Please retweet to share more widely

We're finish our series about supporting early language by thinking about questions. We ask questions every day, but remember that they are not always the best way to support language development. Check out our info & top tips to help use questions well. #sltfv '#ChattyTuesday

"Goals are for people who care about winning once. Systems are for people who care about winning repeatedly." -James Clear

Lots of friendly competition and a lot of fun! 😊

In Literacy today, we had great fun using Colourful Semantics. We chose our level of challenge and enjoyed making really silly sentences! Ask your child to show off their makaton signs for who, doing, what, where and when at home. #BPSLiteracy Louise Illingworth

We completed our first piece of Taught Writing using #ColourfulSemantics to help us ✍🏼📝 We learned the #Makaton signs for Who, Doing, What, Where & When Louise Illingworth #colourfulsemantics #sentencestructure

Yesterday our paper presenting the outcomes of our study to develop a tool for HVs to identify children at risk of SLCN at the 2 - 2 1/2 year review was published. - The ELIM-I. It means such a great deal to have another Law et al paper published. bmcpediatr.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.11…

Listen to RCSLT Scotland's Glenn Carter talking to BBC Radio Scotland yesterday about why 9 out of 10 nursery teachers in Scotland have reported a rise in children's speech and language needs: bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/m0…… (1:44:40)

Calling all Primary Schools: Have you chosen your joke for the RCSLT Voicebox competition? Eric is ready and he's here to remind you that no matter how you communicate, jokes are fun for everyone (well, that maybe depends on the joke!) 😆 rcslt.org/scotland/voice… #voicebox2024

The Early Language & Communication team hosted the first of 9 events 'Creating the Conditions to nurture early language development' Thank you #DumfriesandGalloway #EastAyrshire #NorthAyrshire #SouthAyrshire - fabulous contributions and connections! Education Scotland scotgovCYPIC

Over 150 AHPs joining together this morning to share how AHPs are using quality improvement to improve outcomes for CYP. Thanks to everyone who shared their projects & ideas, an inspiring session NESnmahp Clare McGuire Tracey Aird Claire Curtis Catherine McDerment Lizzy Archibald

Thank you to Tayside! So much passion and enthusiasm in the room to improve SLC outcomes and the wellbeing of CYP and their families 👇

What a week for collaborations at the early language events! Fabulous to be joined virtually by #highland #aberdeenshire #aberdeen #moray & in person with #eastlothian #westlothian #edinburgh #midlothian. Creating the conditions to continue to nurture early language development

Meet the #voicebox2024 judging panel! Chaired by Presiding officer, Alison Johnstone Alison Johnstone All our judges are so excited to see our talented finalists deliver their jokes and have a laugh! Nicola Killean Glenn Carter South Ayrshire Council RCSLT 💙

Talking all things early language & communication at two more events yesterday. Delighted to be joined by colleagues in #Borders, and #EastDunbartonshire #NorthLanarkshire #SouthLanarkshire #GlasgowCity. Some fabulous conversations and connections.

We’re on a journey to support our youngest children’s communication skills across Scotland. Here’s how the story begins NHS Education for Scotland (NES) Education Scotland ScotGov Education Early Years Scotland Lizzy Archibald Alistair Reid RCSLT Scotland

It’s not just the whole village, it’s the whole system who need to wrap around our youngest children and their families to give them the best chance to thrive. Language and communication is fundamental to wellbeing Professor Carolyn McDonald Ruth Campbell Better Communication CIC @PaulineDahp

Here you can be inspired by all the amazing collaborative work going on across Scotland to support early ELC

📢Are you an early years PVI leader looking for high quality professional learning? Join us 24th Sept 4.30-6pm: "Early Language and Communication Needs: Engaging with the Challenge in the PVI sector" education.gov.scot/events/early-l…