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  • What is a language and communication supportive environment?

Language and communication in early learning and childcare (ELC): What is a language and communication supportive environment?

A language and communication supportive environment can support the early language and communication development of all babies and children through responsive interactions, language-rich experiences and appropriate physical spaces and resources.

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Introduction

Executive summary

Purpose of the guide

What is a language and communication supportive environment?

Why is it so important to support early language and communication in ELC settings?

How can we ensure that ELC settings are language and communication supportive environments?

Language and communication supportive environment: what does good look like?

Setting targets and reviewing progress

Involving families

Appendix 1: Aspects of interactions, experiences and spaces particularly supportive of early language and communication

Appendix 2: Language and Communication Supportive Environment Self-Evaluation Tools

Appendix 3: Reflective questions

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