{"product_id":"the-chatterbugs-manual-9781138602342","title":"The Chatterbugs Manual","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Chatterbugs Manual\u003c\/em\u003e is a practical resource for all those supporting the development of the foundation communication skills of attention and listening, turn-taking and early vocabulary in children. The Chatterbugs programme has been designed to bridge the gap between education and specialist speech, language and communication provision, specifically with Early Years mainstream settings in mind. It\u003csup\u003e \u003c\/sup\u003eenables school staff to prepare childrenincluding those with delayed communication skills, EAL learners, or children with suspected special education needsfor learning in school by developing their communication skills through the use of robust communication strategies.   \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Chatterbugs Manual\u003c\/em\u003e contains:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e         An overview of the programme, including step-by-step instructions on how to plan and deliver a Chatterbugs\u003csup\u003e \u003c\/sup\u003esession\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e         Guidance on identifying children likely to benefit from the programme\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e    \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrade Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\"The publication of \u003ci\u003eThe Chatterbugs Manual\u003c\/i\u003e is a golden opportunity for schools everywhere to take advantage of this thoroughly researched and highly successful early language development programme. I’ve seen the Chatterbugs programme in action in several primary schools, and I know that it works. The meticulously maintained progress tracking data that forms an essential component of the approach demonstrates very clearly that almost all the children who complete the 12-week programme make excellent progress in improving their skills of paying attention, listening carefully and taking turns, and that they make great strides in developing their vocabulary. The children I’ve observed in Chatterbugs sessions demonstrated huge enjoyment in their learning, and they were clearly fully engaged in what they were doing. \u003ci\u003eThe Chatterbugs Manual\u003c\/i\u003e will provide schools with an invaluable resource to meet the needs of young children who need extra support in developing their communication skills.\"\u003c\/strong\u003e – \u003cem\u003eJohn Dewhurst, School Leadership Consultant\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\"The combination of well-structured and lively activities, good use of song, visual and physical cues and small groups mean that children, including those with English as an additional language, make very good progress.\"\u003c\/strong\u003e – \u003cem\u003eCathy Twist, Director, Education and Learning, London Borough of Lambeth\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\"Chatterbugs is a tried and tested Early Years intervention targeted at those children who start school without the language, attention and turn taking skills required. It has been developed and refined over a number of years, with over 1000 children benefitting. Chatterbugs is a no fuss, practical resource. The guidance is very easy to follow, and I expect teaching assistants will be able to run groups and track progress independently once they get going. SENCOs will find this resource extremely useful, as it can built into a school’s graduated response for children with SEND.\"\u003c\/strong\u003e - \u003ci\u003eStephen Parsons, Speech and Language Therapist, Author and Trainer, Thinking Talking\u003c\/i\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\"As someone who has spent their whole career working with children with SEND, I am aware of the importance of high quality assessment evidence and the value of well pitched early intervention. \u003cem\u003eThe Chatterbugs Manual\u003c\/em\u003e provides a clearly articulated, carefully sequenced framework that will help schools to secure the prerequisite skills necessary for later success in reading. Its systematic use provides an opportunity to understand and address areas for improvement and put in place developmentally appropriate activities in order to maximise impact on pupil progress.\"\u003c\/strong\u003e - \u003cem\u003eSimon Knight, National SEND Leader, Whole School SEND, UK\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e1. Introduction to Chatterbugs 2. Chatterbugs Programme Structure and Preparation 3. Chatterbugs Programme – Personnel, Participants and Paperwork 4. Chatterbugs Sessions 5. Chatterbugs Outcomes 6. Chatterbugs Frequently Asked Questions 7. Chatterbugs Models of Implementation and Training. \u003cstrong\u003eAppendix I: Chatterbugs Guidance \u003c\/strong\u003eA. Chatterbugs Targets B. Chatterbugs Activities. \u003cstrong\u003eAppendix II: Chatterbugs Tracking\u003c\/strong\u003e A. Chatterbugs Baseline and Skills Review B. 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