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
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
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Replying to @Gill_Blowers
@Gill_Blowers after just one month of using Sign4Phonics, the progress of the children is amazing! They know most of the letters of the alphabet and are starting to blend CVC words. Well done to all the dedicated and wonderful staff!
People always ask is how they can learn more signs...here's a great app to get you started!
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You are so courageous and strong, what a brave thing to do for an 18 year old! I'm holding my breath until you are safe. Well done, God bless, and may you have a happy and FREE life. #SaveRahaf
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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
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
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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