As a parent you can make all the difference to how your child learns to communicate. From the moment they are born you can help your child learn and your involvement through their first years at school are really important. Please click here to let us know if this website is helpful to you as a parent, we’d love to hear how we can make it better.

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Milestones

Milestones: Baby to 3 Milestones: Age 3-5
Milestones: Age 5-7 Milestones: Age 7-11
These milestones give you an idea of how your child’s communication skills might develop from birth to age 11.

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Fun stuff to do together

Humpty Dumpty Charlie and Lola
Where's Wally Sarah Jane Adventures
Whether you have a newborn, a preschooler or a primary age child, there are lots of fun ways you can help them develop.

“Like” us and win Boggle Flash!

Everyone who “Likes” our new Facebook page by the end of March will have a chance to win one of two brilliant Boggle Flash games.

Top thriller author James Patterson says you should let your children see you reading and set a good example for them.  Click here to find out more top tips for encouraging reading.

Tips for reading bedtime stories

Watch children’s author Michael Rosen’s top tips for making bedtime stories fun.

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