Expert-Led Webinar: Creating an Environment for Effective Communication in the EYFS- Tuesday 25 March 2025 (Online)

Creating an Environment for Effective Communication

Overview:

Communication is at the heart of learning and development in the Early Years. This session will focus on creating environments that inspire rich, meaningful dialogue, helping children express themselves, connect with others, and thrive in their own unique learning journey.

Alistair will cover:

• The Physical Environment: How to design provision that encourages communication and collaboration.
• The Role of the Adult:  in modelling and extending language.
• The Power of Play: Using open-ended play to spark authentic communication opportunities.

By attending, you will:

• Understand the role of communication in early development.
• Learn how to create environments that encourage high-quality interactions.
• Gain practical strategies for promoting language development through play.

Speaker Biography:

Alistair is an award-winning Early Years author, trainer, and product designer, dedicated to championing the power of PLAY in children's development. His work has been widely published in books and magazines, and he has served as an Early Years advisor for various film and television projects. Alistair provides training and support for a range of educational settings, schools, and parents, working both internationally and with Local Authorities across the UK. He is also a co-creator of My First Five Years (mffy.com), a child development app for parents, and the founder of The PLAYlist (abcdoes.substack.com), a research-backed platform for the Early Years community. Holding a Doctorate in Education with a focus on Early Years, Alistair brings deep expertise and passion to his work. Beyond his professional commitments, he enjoys life as a husband to Fee and father to three boys—now young men!