Communication and Language

At Cosy Direct, we know how crucial the early years of a child's education are, especially when it comes to developing communication and language. Children need strong skills in expressing themselves linguistically and socially to access the full range of the EYFS curriculum and beyond. With the exciting introduction of school-based nursery funding, now is a great chance to invest...

What does ‘Early Words Matter’ mean to Cosy? According to a recent National Literacy Trust report, last year over 185,000 children started school at age five without the language, communication, and literacy skills they needed to succeed. Cosy recognises the detrimental impact this will have on these children. Without a strong foundation, children face fundamental challenges in learning, confidence, and wellbeing...

As communication and language development is a prime area of the EYFS, it’s important that talk is threaded throughout practice and provision in settings and schools. However, it’s vital that we recognise that children develop at different rates, therefore evidence of the need to celebrate the ‘unique child’. There are many ways we educators can support early language development, and...

As June looms ever closer, year 1 teachers across the UK may be hearing the call of the year 1 phonics check. Your school may make this a quick and easy process, or it may feel high stakes. We hope it's the former! With the growth of phonics schemes and mandatory assessments across the UK curriculum, it can be all...

Are you ready for the RSPB's Big Garden Bird Watch? What activities have you got planned? We have a few ideas below. Did you know that we have lost 38 million birds from UK skies in the last 50 years, so it really is vital we do all we can to look after our birdlife (source: RSPB). Children love to...

With an increased focus on communication and language in the revised Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS), settings and schools need to consider their provision.  Leaders will now be thinking about their current provision and whether adjustments need to be made to ensure children are given an abundance of opportunities to talk, share stories, extend their vocabulary, engage in imaginative role...

Autumn is a lovely time to read to children and talk about nature. There is so much to learn about the seasons and the very visible changes that occur all around us. We know that so many of you use books in your setups and we get tagged in so many wonderful ideas that we felt it would be great...

If you go down to the woods today, you’re in for a big surprise! This week at Cosy we are thinking all things forest school - and not just about the joy of getting muddy. We think learning is at its best when incorporated into a variety of fun and exciting activities. We’re here today to chat about our favourite...

For so many people Autumn is their favourite time of year. The beautiful colours, natural treasures, the smell of autumn, fallen leaves and autumn crafts. Autumn begins in September and is a season famous for its harvest times, turning leaves, cooling temperatures and darkening nights. Did you know that Chlorophyll is the chemical that makes tree leaves green and as...