Communications,Curriculum and Classroom Practice

This book discusses the development of English (Communication and Literacy) for children below level one of the National Curriculum. The authors take account of the latest QCA guidelines for pupils with significantly below age-related expectations.

1. The framework; 2. Theoretical background and the development of functional language; 3. Play and cognition; 4. Early literacy; 5. Using the English scheme of work; 6. The English scheme of work - band one; 7. The English scheme of work - band two; 8. The English scheme of work - band three; 9. The English scheme of work - band four; ch0010 Sharing in success;

Academic and Professional Practice & Development

Clare Latham is a specialist speech and language therapist with the Primary Care Trust, Milton Keynes who works alongside Ann Miles, an experienced teacher and English coordinator at The Redway School for children with severe learning difficulties.