Analysis: Early intervention is essential

By John Bercow, MP for Buckinghamshire, Nursery World, 17 July 2008

The life chances of millions of children are imperiled by inadequate skills in language and communication, says John Bercow, MP for Buckinghamshire.

Communication is crucial. It underpins every child's ability to attain, succeed and make friends, but it doesn't just happen - it needs to be taught and nurtured. Last week I reported on my Review of Services for Children and Young People (0-19) with Speech, Language and Communication Needs, which highlighted a silent issue that is affecting the life chances of millions. Conducting the first review on this subject in seven years, we found that in some deprived areas...

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