Positive Interaction

Supporting and encouraging early language development and emotional regulation
(two part series with Debbie Brace)
Target Audience
Early Years Practitioners
Course Content
Part 1. Positive Interaction - Supporting and encouraging early language development
  • Increase knowledge and understanding of how communication and attachment relationships develop from birth through life.
  • Share the Traffic Light Postcards describing the Positive Interaction Strategies and the Communication Development Pyramid.
  • Watch and analyse video footage of how these key interaction strategies can be used effectively to develop the emotional health and communication skills of all babies and young children
  • Reflect on what is already happening in your own practice and identify an area that could be improved
Part 2. Emotionally Connected Interaction- are you receiving me?
  • Increase understanding of how emotionally connected interactions impact on later life/behaviour and mental good health.
  • Reflect on our own responses when supporting children struggling to emotionally regulate
  • Be Inspired to try out some of the simple ideas and strategies shared
PLEASE ATTEND BOTH DATES
Date: Thursday 21 May & Thursday 11 June 2026
Time: 9.30am – 12.30pm
Venue: Spring Grove House, West Thames College, London Road, Isleworth, TW7 4HS
Cost: £30 per delegate
Facilitator: Debbie Brace