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Making Time to Talk - Supporting Multilingual Children in the Early Years
Description
In this energising episode, Deborah and Jacqueline dive into the powerful role home languages play in children’s identity, confidence, and communication. Discover why bilingualism is an asset, what the “funds of knowledge” approach means for practice, and how simple everyday interactions can transform language learning for children with English as an additional language. Packed with practical ideas, warm reflections, and inclusive strategies, this episode is perfect for educators, students, and anyone passionate about nurturing joyful, meaningful communication from the very start.
Episode Seven References:
Moll, L. C., Amanti, C., Neff, D. and Gonzáles, N. (1992) Funds of knowledge for teaching: using a qualitative approach to connect homes and classrooms. Theory into Practice, 31(2), 132–141.
Links to website:
Help for Early Years Providers
https://help-for-early-years-providers.education.gov.uk/support-for-practitioners/english-as-an-add…
Hosts:
Deborah Brown www.linkedin.com/in/deborah-brown79
Dr Jacqueline Young www.linkedin.com/in/dr-jacqueline-young
Podcast produced by:
Luke Young www.linkedin.com/in/lukeyoungcomposer
Title music by:
Luke Young www.linkedin.com/in/lukeyoungcomposer