Communication and language is one of the three prime areas as stated in the statutory framework for the early years foundation stage. These prime areas are crucially important to young children’s development, as they lay the foundations for all further learning.
The statutory framework for the early years foundation stage is clear when stating just how crucial it is for early years children to develop effective communication and language skills:
‘The development of children’s spoken language underpins all seven areas of learning and development.’
Additionally, the statutory framework for the EYFS explains that:
‘Children’s back-and-forth interactions from an early age form the foundations for language and cognitive development.’