We are very excited that The Word Aware Concepts Assessment (the WACA) is now published. This was developed with @wordaware.bsky.social and Sarah Smith. Use the code 26SME1 at Routledge to get 20% off. There is a free presentation on how to use it: thinkingtalking.podia.com/how-to-use-t....

This will be excellent. bsky.app/profile/word...

@wordaware.bsky.social and I are very excited that we now have on demand training. - A short free training - Training for visiting professional such as speech and language therapists or advisory teachers. - Training for setting staff. Training can be found on thinkingtalking.podia.com

We have a half day Language for Behavior and Emotions course coming up on November 13th. Perfect for anyone running the intervention component of this approach. thinkingtalking.co.uk/finding-a-wo...

Alex Gower-Jones is one of our Concept Cat Coaches and is currently supported settings in Liverpool. Here is her blog post about Concept Cat. @wordaware.bsky.social www.strongerpracticehubs.org.uk/hubs/nw/live...

We have a new Concept Cat page on our Pinterest board. There are some great photos that were kindly shared from of our settings in the EEF research trial. uk.pinterest.com/wordaware/co... Developed with @wordaware.bsky.social

We now have a cover for the Word Aware Concepts Assessment. Actually 2 covers, as there are 2 volumes. Fantastic covers for which we will hope will be useful tools for EY teachers and SaLT. www.routledge.com/Word-Aware-C... @lang4think.bsky.social

@wordaware.bsky.social and I are very excited that we now have on demand training. - A short free training - Training for visiting professional such as speech and language therapists or advisory teachers. - Training for setting staff. Training can be found on thinkingtalking.podia.com

@lang4think.bsky.social and I are greatly indebted to @mariegascoigne.bsky.social and the team at Better Communication www.bettercommunication.org.uk/the-balanced.... And also evaluation team at RAND, University of Leeds as well as EEF.

We launched our ew book, 'Concept Cat: teaching concepts n the Early Years' last week. If you missed it but wish to know more about how to teach these challenging abstract words then take a look at the recording. @lang4think.bsky.social youtu.be/nii7CsUVBgI?...

New dates for Language for Behaviour and Emotions course are now up on our website. 2 day courses and 1/2 day courses, thinkingtalking.co.uk/finding-a-wo.... All run by the authors myself, @wordaware.bsky.social and @melaniespeechie.bsky.social.

Early language development is a key for life and learning, so come along on June 11th for our next 'Word Aware Early Years' course and learn how you can promote all children's spoken vocabulary. Includes Concept Cat. @lang4think.bsky.social thinkingtalking.co.uk/finding-a-wo...

Surely it is finally time to end the failed privatisation experiment and bring water back into public hands so it can be run for the good of everyone, not for shareholders' profit? www.theguardian.com/business/202...

Really excited to receive a copy of the new Concept Cat book. @wordaware.bsky.social

Concept Cat is coming soon! It is an evidence based whole class approach for teaching concepts such as 'together, through and narrow' in Early Years. Book includes teaching guides for 150 concepts @lang4think.bsky.social 20% discount for orders until July 31st www.routledge.com/Concept-Cat-...

Two 'Language for Behaviour and Emotions' courses coming up in May. 2 day assessment and planning, and half day intervention. Create an 'LFBE team' in your workplace. thinkingtalking.co.uk/finding-a-wo... @melaniespeechie.bsky.social @lang4think.bsky.social

I just found out that one of my books has first been pirated and then used by Meta to train its AI. No acknowledgement and no money came my way. This has to stop. The Society of Authors have organised this petition to the UK government. Please show your support. chng.it/FqvrjYKVvW

We are running our 'Word Aware training for trainers' course again in November. If you want to support schools to use our whole school approach for supporting vocabulary, then this is for you. 5 half days, on line. Details: thinkingtalking.co.uk/finding-a-wo... @lang4think.bsky.social

Join us next week for a FREE lunchtime seminar on measuring the impact of 'Language for Behaviour and Emotions.' Suited to those using the approach. thinkingtalking.co.uk/finding-a-wo... @melaniespeechie.bsky.social @lang4think.bsky.social

Word Aware is our tried and tested approach to developing vocabulary. Our aim is to get it right in the classroom so more children learn words. Next course is Feb 10th. thinkingtalking.co.uk/finding-a-wo... We can also come to you for INSET, online or in person. @lang4think.bsky.social

It’s shameful that an incoming govt has had to legislate because since 2010, the UK has sidelined vulnerable kids. It’s another symptom of the right wing cruelty US Bishop Budde so bravely articulated this week. We must do better. #EduSky yorkshirebylines.co.uk/news/educati...

Training courses for Language for Behaviour and Emotions, Language for Thinking and Word Aware are al online, reasonably priced and delivered by the authors, @lang4think.bsky.social, @melaniespeechie.bsky.social & me. Details and booking: https://buff.ly/3DkiJmf

Currently updating our team's annual DLD #DevLangDis diagnosis training; this paper by Hardman, @rosherman.bsky.social, @drfionakyle.bsky.social @susanebbels.bsky.social & Morgan is VERY helpful in clarifying when to diagnose DLD in D/deaf + Hard of Hearing children www.mdpi.com/2077-0383/12...

Updated our website and if you look closely you'll see our forthcoming book 'Concept Cat: teaching concepts in the Early Years.' It's a feasible, fun and effective approach #STEM #EarlyYears. @lang4think.bsky.social Linked videos out now via @liftlessons.bsky.social thinkingtalking.co.uk

Concept Cat is our vocabulary resource for #EarlyYears. It takes the work of @wordaware.bsky.social & @lang4think.bsky.social and brings it to life. Settings love this approach. Research results from EEF out next year. In the meantime take a peek: bsky.app/profile/lift...

'Meet DLD' is the title of this children's book by parent of child with Developmental Language Disorder (DLD), and specialist teacher, Loren Crisp. A gentle way for families to talk about DLD with their child. Could your service start a loan library for families? www.waterstones.com/book/meet-dl...

You deserve a treat! Routledge have a 25% sale on all titles including our books 'Word Aware (1, 2 and 3), Language for Thinking and Language for Behaviour and Emotions.' @lang4think.bsky.social routledge.com/sale

We our next Word Aware in the Early Years course is next week. Learn about promoting children's vocabulary. Includes Concept Cat and a year's access to to Lift Lessons resources. Suitable for all who work in EY. thinkingtalking.co.uk/finding-a-wo...

This report by the UK's National Audit Office into SEND provision could hardly be more damning. Despite the huge increase in costs, outcome are not improving. Time for urgent, but also long term action. www.nao.org.uk/reports/supp...