Passionate about bridging the #vocabularygap in children by using #BSL signs with speech. Research backed, fun and innovative approach with measurable results.
Luton/ Bedfordshire
Joined January 2013
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Dr Rosemary Davidson presenting on her @Sign4Learning research and even signing herself! #researchseminar @uobpublichealth #sign4 #learningthroughsigns #earlyyears #luton #studies
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Sue Thomas (Senior Early Years Consultant @lutoncouncil ) giving update on where children are now in Luton- all children on the programme have reached expected levels of outcome when starting school- amazing! @Sign4Learning @uobpublichealth #researchseminar #earlyyears #luton
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A pleasure to host @FS_Luton Flying Start evaluation feedback undertaken by @uob_ihr @uniofbeds at @PutteridgeBury learning about @Sign4Learning @HENRYhealthy @IncredibleYrs in Luton @lutoncouncil @sguntherph @RCPCHtweets @FPH @R_S_P_H @ADPHUK @love_luton @LutonNewsBev
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Steph Cash rounding up- feeling proud that Minister of Education Damien Hinds recognised the success of this @Sign4Learning intervention in Luton #researchseminar @uobpublichealth
People always ask is how they can learn more signs...here's a great app to get you started!
This is a great app for children learning BSL. facebook.com/story.php?story…
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New study to pilot language and reading interventions for deaf and hearing children city.ac.uk/news/2018/march/n…
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Lovely event yesterday at Colchester zoo. Great pics sent by RAD who we worked with to produce these colourful animal sign posters for the event that will be staying in situ.
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NEW: Kirsten Asmussen on helping parents to talk to their children in a way that supports early language development - eif.org.uk/closing-the-word-… ... #earlyintervention #speech #language #communication
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The power of song in #learningtotalk medium.com/children-s-centre… Interesting article from @ccleaderreader #wordgap @EYTalking @eyfsmatters @Comm_nTrust @kathybrodie @RANSTalktoLearn @SmartTalkers @SingandSignSL
Sign of the week: 'Sad'
When a young child is overwhelmed with emotion, he often finds it difficult to communicate how he feels. A simple sign that he can use enables you to address the issue and comfort him. #earlyyears #vocabulary #wordgap graphic by @DeafBooks
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Newly published on Kindle - paperback edition following soon.......
#BSL OPPOSITES for Family Learning: British Sign Language Vocabulary (LET'S ... amazon.co.uk/dp/B07DQGBCXZ/r… via @AmazonUK
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Please share to support the development of a GCSE in BSL.
A GCSE in BSL to be developed and introduced without delay. bit.ly/2HLBA7e via @CrowdJustice
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Professor Edward Melhuish "Language at the beginning of school is the greatest predictor of literacy at the end of school" #wordgap #outcomes #education @ChildrensComm @UniofOxford @TheEIFoundation @earlyed_uk @NEyTCO @ccleaderreader @jhempsall
Sign of the week- this time from our Sign 4 Writing programme. 'DECIDE'. One of the many wonderful signed words we use to help make children's writing more colorful and exciting. Teachers report a marked improvement in vocabulary after using our programmes. @DeafBooks
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Come on everyone! There are loads of great programmes out there @ICANcharity @ElklanTraining @Peeple_Sally @Comm_nTrust @Literacy_Trust @Booktrust @MakatonCharity @TheHanenCentre @WordAware xitter.cf/TheEIFoundation/status…
One week to go! Join our open call for submissions of #earlyintervention programmes to be considered for assessment & adding to the EIF Guidebook: eif.org.uk/pa-open-call/ #evidence #evaluation
Dear Zoo is one of our favorite books- we were just teaching this to 3 year olds (mostly with English as a second language) today. This little lad is 2 1/2, but see how he enjoys telling the story, although he can't speak yet! #wordgap #earlyyears goo.gl/aiTTf7