In this episode, we're joined by NHS Fife Speech & Language Therapist, Roma More.

Roma shares details of her journey into the world of Speech & Language Therapy (SALT), discusses the special relationship that the SALT service shares with Early Years, and provides insight into the positive impact that practitioners can have on children's speech, language and communication development.

Additionally, Roma outlines the way that the SALT service functions, highlights the diverse range of programmes on offer, and discusses the various resources and projects that have been created and delivered in collaboration with Early Years.

An accompanying poster summarising the key points, stats, and considerations discussed during the episode can be found here.

Information regarding the various projects, resources, and reports discussed in the episode, alongside contact details can be found here.

Research has shown that premature birth is a risk factor that can impact children’s learning, development, academic achievement, and future adulthood. Being ‘prem aware’ enables staff to identify children at risk, pursue early interventions, and to support children through their educational journey at key transition points. 

In this episode, Andrea Henderson helps us to explore what ‘prem-awareness’ means, the potential implications that being born prematurely can have for both children and their families, and provides insight into her role as Fife’s ambassador for the prem-aware charity, ‘The Smallest Things.’

Important: This episode contains discussion of premature birth, which may be a potentially sensitive topic for some listeners.

An accompanying poster summarising the key points, stats, and considerations discussed during the episode can be found here.

Information on how to become a 'Prem Aware' setting, training module access, or contact details can be found here.

Continuing on from Episode 1, Scott and Aileen consider how our approach to storytelling has evolved over recent years, particularly with regards to where, when, and how story can take place. Additionally, the episode focuses on the ‘art of storytelling’ and the key things to consider if we want to make story a more engaging, interactive, and impactful experience.

An accompanying poster summarising the key considerations discussed across both episodes for creating an engaging, interactive, and beneficial story experience can be found here.

In this episode, Aileen Allan joins Scott Bissett to discuss where her passion for stories comes from, why storytelling is such an important and beneficial part of children’s Early Years’ experience, and draws upon her own experiences to provide insight, advice and encouragement for those who may find storytelling a daunting experience.