The acquisition of speech and language represent significant achievements for all children. These aspects of child development have received substantial attenti
"Drawing on wide-ranging literature from a variety of relevant disciplines, as well as their own extensive experience in teaching spoken English, the authors gi
The importance of the early years in young children’s lives and the rigid inequality in literacy achievement are a stimulating backdrop to current research in
Developing Thinking and Understanding in Young Children presents a comprehensive and accessible overview of contemporary theory and research about young childre
Speaking and listening are key elements of the primary English National Curriculum; they are also fundamental to children’s language development and learning.