Tools for Practice
This page has practical Getting It Right For Every Child (GIRFEC) and language and communication resources, including downloadable guides, graphics, videos and at-a-glance materials.
GIRFEC My World Triangle and SLC
Practitioners have a unique opportunity to prevent and intervene early to support SLC development and improve the life chances of Scotland’s Children. Using the My World Triangle, alongside an awareness of protective and risk factors, gives practitioners a familiar framework to consider prevention opportunities based on risk for SLC concerns.
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- My World Graphic ( Download, 228 KB)
At a glance
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Language and Communication Supportive Environment (LCSE) Guide
LCSE guide for Early Learning and Childcare (ELC) setting. This resource describes what is needed to establish, embed and sustain a language and communication supportive environment in any early learning and childcare setting.
This short practical guide for early years leads, centre managers and early years teachers, child-minders and practitioners describes the interactions, experiences and spaces that can support language and communication development for all babies and young children in the places where they play and learn.
You can access the guide, along with a short video introducing the guide below.
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At a glance
You can also view and download a quick “at a glance” version of the guide. Please select download to view or print/save the document.