Communicating with babies and toddlers – online training sessions for all early year staff working with babies and toddlers
Babies and toddlers are unique children, at a crucial stage of their lives. We want to support you in your important, rewarding, and sometimes challenging role.
Online monthly sessions will be taking place on a Thursday evening at 6pm– 7pm, hosted by Alice Thornton, a highly specialist Speech and Language Therapist. Whether you are new to this work or have attended training before, you are welcome to join.
Aims of the session
- Gain new knowledge and strategies
- Practise and build on what you already know
- Develop more confidence in supporting babies and toddlers
- Share your experiences with colleagues who understand your role
- Explore practical, evidence-based approaches you can use every day
- Collect ideas to share with parents
Topics may include
- Early pretend play development
- Very early communication
- “What do I do if…?” problem-solving
- Supporting emotions in babies and toddlers
- Creating a communicative environment
- Making the most of everyday opportunities
- Eating and weaning
You will also be able to suggest topics as the sessions progress.
Session dates
- Thursday 9th October 2025 (6pm – 7pm)
- Thursday 6th November 2025 (6pm – 7pm)
- Thursday 4th December 2025 (6pm – 7pm)
- Thursday 8th January 2026 (6pm – 7pm)
- Thursday 5th February 2026 (6pm – 7pm)
- Thursday 5th March 2026 (6pm – 7pm)
Sign up
Sign up to the online sessions.
