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Could a child in your setting be struggling to communicate without anyone realising yet?Oral language needs aren't alway...
19/06/2026

Could a child in your setting be struggling to communicate without anyone realising yet?

Oral language needs aren't always obvious. But when children get the right support early, it can have a lasting impact on their confidence, learning and social development.

Join our free webinar to discover how NELI Preschool can help nurseries in the UK identify and support children's communication needs, while putting oracy at the heart of everyday practice.

We'll explore how this evidence-based programme supports children aged 3–4 and share practical insights for nursery practitioners, early years educators and setting leaders.

📅 23 June
⏰ 3:45–4:30pm

Save your spot: https://eu1.hubs.ly/H0wct_-0

The UK Government’s proposed SEND reforms signal positive progress towards better support for all children.It’s encourag...
18/06/2026

The UK Government’s proposed SEND reforms signal positive progress towards better support for all children.

It’s encouraging to see early identification and inclusion placed at the heart of the proposals. But if every child is to achieve and thrive, oral language must be part of the conversation.

We’ve shared our reflections on what the reforms could mean for inclusion, support and outcomes for children and young people.

Read our response: https://eu1.hubs.ly/H0wcG-Z0

17/06/2026

Every day, teachers and early years staff create the moments that help children grow in confidence, develop their oral language, and believe in themselves.

Our language interventions are designed to support that journey, but they're only effective because of the skilled, caring professionals who bring them to life in classrooms every day.

This Thank a Teacher Day, we're sending a big thank you to all the teachers, practitioners and support staff for all you do to help give children the best start in life 💙

Did you know that between ages 3 and 6, children go through one of the most significant periods of language development ...
14/06/2026

Did you know that between ages 3 and 6, children go through one of the most significant periods of language development in their lives?

It makes this a critical window for identifying and addressing oral language delays. Catching them early can make a real difference. If they're left unnoticed, delays tend to persist and widen over time.

Oral language is the foundation for reading, communication, and academic success. This article explains why it matters so much, and why early attention to oracy can change outcomes.

🔗 https://eu1.hubs.ly/H0w0n5W0

Language development starts in Reception, but its impact lasts a lifetime 💬We're inviting primary schools across England...
10/06/2026

Language development starts in Reception, but its impact lasts a lifetime 💬

We're inviting primary schools across England to join a landmark EEF-funded research trial of OxEd Whole Class and NELI, designed using the strongest evidence-backed teaching approach available.

The focus is on Reception, but that's just the beginning. The programmes, tools and approaches your school could access have the potential to shape how your whole school thinks about and supports oral language development right the way through your school.

It’s free to join, fully supported, and a brilliant way to build a whole-school approach to oracy from the ground up.

308 places are available across England. There's still time for your school to secure one.

Find out more: https://eu1.hubs.ly/H0v_fNQ0

The proposed SEND reforms place increasing emphasis on early identification, timely intervention and stronger mainstream...
08/06/2026

The proposed SEND reforms place increasing emphasis on early identification, timely intervention and stronger mainstream inclusion. Oral language has a critical role to play in helping children get the support they need, when they need it.

Join us for an upcoming webinar exploring how a fully funded, evidence-based oral language pathway, including NELI and NELI Preschool, can help schools and early years settings identify needs quickly, strengthen inclusive practice, and reduce unnecessary escalation into specialist provision.

You'll also hear about practical, data-driven approaches that align with inclusion funding and the expected National Inclusion Standards.

Secure your spot ➡️ https://eu1.hubs.ly/H0v-L7r0

How do you make language learning exciting for young children?For the Amazing Acorns at Glade Hill Primary and Nursery S...
04/06/2026

How do you make language learning exciting for young children?

For the Amazing Acorns at Glade Hill Primary and Nursery School, the answer is NELI Preschool.

Through imagination, adventure and play, children have strengthened their vocabulary and listening skills while taking part in experiences - including a princess ball, pirate ship adventures, beach visits and magical fairytales 🧚

Nursery teacher Mrs Pride says: "NELI Preschool is an outstanding programme that has significantly enriched our youngest learners’ vocabulary, attention skills and overall experiences."

We love hearing children's enjoyment of engaging, play-based learning 💚

Fewer than half of parents now read with their child every day, and that figure has fallen by more than 30% since 2019.T...
02/06/2026

Fewer than half of parents now read with their child every day, and that figure has fallen by more than 30% since 2019.

The impact is real: the attainment gap is now at its widest point in four years. When children fall behind in early literacy, it can affect their confidence, learning, and future opportunities.

The good news is that what parents do at home can make a significant difference. A positive home literacy environment helps build the literacy skills children need to thrive.

A book and a few minutes of shared attention is a great place to start 📖

Read more on why every story shared counts: https://eu1.hubs.ly/H0vNWCr0

Oral language is the piece of the literacy puzzle we've been overlooking 🧩We've long known that phonics is essential. Bu...
29/05/2026

Oral language is the piece of the literacy puzzle we've been overlooking 🧩

We've long known that phonics is essential. But what if the foundation for reading success is built even earlier, through the language children speak and hear long before they ever encounter a book?

Literacy experts Charles Hulme and MaryKate DeSantis joined the Science of Reading podcast to dig into exactly this. They cover what oral language development really means, how to identify gaps early, and what schools can do to make a meaningful difference.

Read or listen here: https://eu1.hubs.ly/H0vLrn50

We talk a lot about 'closing the gap' - and Reception is one of the most important opportunities schools have to make a ...
20/05/2026

We talk a lot about 'closing the gap' - and Reception is one of the most important opportunities schools have to make a lasting difference.

At this stage, children's oral language is developing rapidly, and the right structured support can have a measurable impact on long-term outcomes.

NELI - Nuffield Early Language Intervention was designed with exactly that window in mind. Professor Becky Francis recently called it "the closest an intervention has got to being an 'education silver bullet'" - and for primary schools in England, it's fully funded.

Find out more: https://eu1.hubs.ly/H0vtjXQ0

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