Editor's view

It's all talk in this week's issue of Nursery World - but that certainly doesn't mean no action, as you'll discover when you read on. In our six-page, special pull-out guide (pages 15-20), Di Chilvers examines children's chatter - something which sounds inconsequential, but which is of the utmost importance and offers fantastic opportunities for sustained shared thinking. When children start conversations that are responded to by a thoughtful, supportive adult, these can develop into powerful learning experiences. So find out how to 'un-plan' and follow children's talk to great effect. For some children, of course, speech, language and communication do not come easily. The children's speech and language charity I CAN wants to find out whether early years practitioners are getting the support and training they need on this important issue with a survey of Nursery World readers (see page 21). Everyone who responds to the questionnaire will receive a free DVD training resource, due to be released in May, which shows good practice in action.