Chataway: Making Communication Count, from Foundation Stage to Key Stage Three

by Andrew Burnett, Jackie Wylie

Overview

Based on the research of the Bristol Language Development Scales (BLADES), Chataway is a structured programme of work designed to help children develop speaking skills.

• Chataway is based around conversational skills, allowing children to prepare for social challenges as well as academic work
• the programme is written in a clear and straightforward way, with progress easy to monitor
• can be used with all children – those with average range skills and those with special needs
• group work focus
• extra training for staff not required.

For all teachers and teaching assistants in settings from Foundation Stage and Key Stages 1 & 2, to pupils with special needs at Key Stage 3 and in Special Schools. The book is also relevant for parents, carers and all speech and language therapists and assistants working to develop speaking skills.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781843124382
Publisher:	Taylor & Francis
Publication date:	05/31/2007
Pages:	120
Product dimensions:	8.25(w) x 11.69(h) x (d)

About the Author

Andrew Burnett was formerly Chief Speech and Language Therapist (Education) at the Plymouth Primary Care Trust. Jackie Wylie is a speech and language therapist who has worked collaboratively with education colleagues for many years.

Table of Contents

Introduction 1 How to use Chataway 2 General Strategies 3 Accessing the Speaking and Listening Curriculum 4 Assessment, Planning and Recording 5 Activity Sheets, Resources and Bibliography