Bradford and Airedale PCT ... Bachon-kei alfaz (Children's Words) vocabulary packs

Summary:

This collaborative project involved partners from health and education devising vocabulary packs for children to support early language development in a child's home language. The packs are made up of two colourful booklets for children containing photographs of every day words. A CD/cassette of information for parents is included (Urdu/English).

Action:

The vocabulary packs are being used to support children's language learning in a variety of settings including children attending speech and language therapy and to children in local nurseries and schools.

Outcome:

The packs are being provided to families accompanied by parent workshops where information is provided on how to help children learn to talk.

Contact:

Louise McChrystal

Consultant speech and language therapist

Bradford Speech and Language Therapy Service

Leeds Road Hospital Maudsley Street

Bradford BD3 9LH

01274 770397 louise.mcchrystal@bradford.nhs.uk