Early Years Communication Week
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Communication Week 2027 is Coming: 1st - 5th March 2027!
Get ready for another exciting Buckinghamshire Early Years Communication Week! Following the huge success of previous Communication Weeks, we're busy planning another fantastic programme for 2027.
From inspiring events and expert-led sessions to practical ideas for practitioners and families, Communication Week 2027 will be packed with opportunities to celebrate and champion children's speech, language and communication development.
Expect:
- Engaging online and in-person event
- Creative activities and resources to use with children
- Ideas and tips for families to support communication at home
- Exciting giveaways
- High-quality CPD opportunities for early years professionals
...and much more!
Once again, Buckinghamshire's early years community will come together to champion children's speech, language and communication, sharing ideas, learning from one another and celebrating the impact of great practice.
Save the date: 1st - 5th March 2027
Keep checking this page for updates, event announcements and the full programme launch coming soon.
Let's make Communication Week 2027 another one to remember!
You can read about the highlights and success of last year's campaign here: Communication Week 2026 round-up
National Year of Reading 2026
“Small stories make a big difference”
The Early Years Foundation Stage plays one of the most defining roles in helping children fall in love with reading. The National Year of Reading 2026 is here to make that easier, offering simple, playful ideas to build stories and books into your everyday activities and routines.
Motivators for Reading:
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- 3 in 10 children are drawn to an interesting book cover
- 1 in 4 children are motivated by having freedom of choice
- Motivation can be supported through autonomy, relatedness, and competence
More information can be found here:
Recent statistics below:
Reading is in generational decline and at its lowest level since 2005
Fiction books are linked to:
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- Higher attainment
- Broader vocabulary
- Improved narrative writing
- Cognitive development
- Imagination
2025 research:
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- 1 in 3 children (aged 8-18) said they enjoy reading
- 58.8% of boys (aged 5) enjoy reading compared to 66.4% of girls
- 41% of boys (aged 5) read daily compared to 48.3% of girls
- 15% of children entitled to FSM read daily v 19.4% of non-FSM
The House of Commons Education Committee has recently published a report examining reading for pleasure, Best Start Family Hubs, and other important Early Years priorities.
Click here to read the full report: BookTrust welcomes the Education Committee's reading for… | BookTrust
