Review

Supporting Quiet Children

By Maggie Johnson and Michael Jones (Lawrence Educational, 12, ISBN 9781903670903)

Speech and language experts Maggie Johnson and Michael Jones bring their wide-ranging practical experience to bear in this guide which aims to help practitioners to support children who are reluctant to talk in the setting. The starting point is to understand why some children may have anxieties about talking and participating in group activities. The authors are keen to suggest ways in which practitioners can build children's confidence, and help them to express themselves and develop friendships.

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