Tuesday 27 April 2021

Lockdowns hurt child speech and language skills - report

Lockdowns hurt child speech and language skills - report There is growing evidence that the past year of lockdowns has had an impact on young children's language skills, according to research.

Data from 50,000 pupils and a survey of schools across England have shown an increased number of four- and five-year-olds needing help with language.

Evidence shows poor speech development can have long-term effects on learning. BBC News

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