1st Edition
by Catherine de la Bedoyere (Author), Catharine Lowry (Author)
This highly practical resource is
designed to be used with children who need additional help in developing
communication skills in Year 1. It offers a carefully structured group
intervention which can be delivered by teachers or teaching assistants
and is designed to boost language and sound awareness skills
School Start Year 1 includes:
- detailed advice on how to set up the programme and identify children who may benefit;
- a structured programme of 30 Language group sessions;
- a structured programme of 30 Sound Awareness group sessions;
- activities and learning objectives that link with the Primary curriculum;
- 56 resource templates that can be photocopied or downloaded from the website;
- templates to monitor each child’s objectives and an end of year evaluation.
Activities
are supported by colourful and original illustrations to engage
children’s interest and are themed around topics such as animal antics,
detective stories and the seaside. An additional 5 template sessions are
provided which can be used to extend the programme into Year 2. The
authors provide clear guidance on how to use the resources and include
an FAQ section for schools, parents and Speech and Language Therapists.
This latest resource is a follow on to the hugely popular School Start and Pre-School Start
and has been successfully piloted in schools. This is an invaluable
resource for primary school staff that encourages good collaborative
practice between teachers, teaching assistants, inclusion co-ordinators,
SENCOs, speech and language therapists and parents.
