"Achievable, fun and progressive. Advancing children’s language and literacy skills just couldn't be made easier."

64% improvement in children’s vocabulary

 

A child development course supporting the Early Years Foundation Stage

This course is for anyone interested in using signing to accelerate the learning and development of children aged 0 – 6 years.

Little ones speak earlier, have larger vocabularies, behave better, speedily acquire phonics and most importantly, are happier and content and enjoy learning.

See the results for yourself!

Percentage improvement in babies and children in a six-month period

 

Edexcel Level 3 BTEC Award and 6 credits

• gain a recognised Edexcel Award and 6 credits at Level 2 or 3 towards other childcare qualifications


• accelerate children's learning


• introduce early phonics and improve behaviour


• step-by-step guide to everyday practice


• award-winning DVD's, Fingerspelling Phonics Pack, Books and Character Puppet


• support the development of young children in a life-transforming way


• carry out the course activities in your own environment

Learning Outcomes

On completion of the "Signing with Babies and Young Children" course, you will have:

• a theoretical and practical knowledge of the development of babies and young children


• learned how infant development can be transformed through the simultaneous use of signed and spoken communication


• observed, planned and carried out a variety of activities to support babies and young children's development


• acquired a significant body of signs to use during babies or children's play activities, as well as day to day routines


• learned behaviour management signs, signed phrases and techniques to promote positive behaviour in babies and young children


• introduced early phonic teaching


• recorded and evaluated the impact that signed and spoken interaction has on early childhood development


• developed a strategy for embedding the "Signs for Success" programme in the home and early years settings


• learned how the crucial first three years of a child's life lay in the foundations of literacy development


• joined the "Signs for Success" community and enjoyment spreading the signing word

FAQ´s for the Signing with Babies and Young Children Course

"Signing with Babies and Young Children" uses British Sign Language to promote early communication, spoken language skills and to improve behaviour. It is a signing programme that supports the four basic principles of the Early Years Foundation Stage: a unique child, positive relationships, enabling environments and learning and development. Read more in the evidence pages