How do we understand the unique child - how to support the child in their choice of learning

Here the Beckies chat about why we need to see the whole child?  We unpick how to  understand that each child and adult has something they are amazing at doing however not all subjects are celebrated and not all talents are seen or understood. We discuss why testing children doesn't work and explore why its the educators knowledge of the child that really matters. Becs and Becky chat about the cost of the child's happiness when they are tested, what environment will you create for the children you work or live with ? Why are measurements of children deemed so high and children viewed as very clever if they are good in 'core subjects' why are these core subjects and what does it feel like for children to climb a ladder in their classroom or be left on the first rung when they don't meet an adults expectation.   For the sake of targets don't damage children's self esteemHow do we work with every single child. We touch on the importance of understanding dyslexia  and really think the insight in Kate Griggs amazing book This is dyslexia will help all educationalist to re-evaluate and understand children. Grab a cup, have a ten min listen with us and be part of this awesome community of educationalists.Head to www.thrivinglanguage .co.uk  for face to face training, online training and our Thriving shop.  We would love to hear from you if you need one-one play, speech, language and communication sessions for families and children. Email [email protected] if you would like to work with us or have something you would like to share on a Thriving Language Podcast. We hear you!!Creating environments where all children are understood.https://www.routledge.com/Speech-and-Language-in-the-Early-Years-Creating-Language-Rich-Learning/Jewson-Skinner/p/book/9780367689698Head to  www.thrivinglanguage.co.uk to discover more with The Beckies.Training for educators, key note speakers and workshops, one to one sessions for speech language and communication  play sessions for children and families.Publications Routledge:Speech Language and Communication in the Early YearsSpeech Language and Communication for Healthy Little MindsEmail [email protected] you for listening and being part of this awesome Thriving community who empower all children to be understood. Love The Beckies