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"Every child needs at least one adult who is irrationally crazy about him or her."
— Urie Bronfenbrenner

Improving interactions and making every moment count is key. We must be what every child deserves and craves. Our package helps staff understand when to observe, when to interact, and when to step back— because every decision matters.

Why It Matters

  • Research shows that high-quality interactions between adults and children make a significant difference to how well communication and language skills develop. Children thrive when they are with responsive, enthusiastic adults who show genuine interest in talking with them.

  • The term “high-quality interaction” is widely used in Early Years—but what does it actually look like? Does it look the same for all children? The Education Endowment Foundation (EEF) guidance report, ‘Preparing for Literacy’ (2018) highlights the importance of these interactions for developing communication and language skills and recommends making this a priority in Early Years settings.

What We Do

  • Delivered through coaching, modelling, or training, we provide:

  • Practical strategies for staff – Understand the balance between observing, interacting, and standing back.

  • Real-world examples – See what high-quality interactions look like in practice.

  • Tailored approaches – Adapt strategies to meet diverse needs and ensure inclusion.

How It Impacts

  • Confident, skilled practitioners – Staff know how and when to engage for maximum impact.

  • Children who thrive and belong – Every child feels valued and supported.

  • Improved communication and language outcomes – Backed by research and evidence-based practice.

Cost, Time & Scope

  • Package options:
    • 3 days or 6 half-days
    • Includes observation, coaching, modelling, and training

  • Investment:
    • £1,600 for full package
    • £600 per day (flexible, scalable)

What early years teams say about us...

  • “Gemma’s training transformed how our staff engage with children.”

  • “We finally understood what high-quality interaction really means—and how to do it.

  • “Seeing it in action made all the difference for our team.

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Roots Federation

Muriel Green Nursery School

Church Cres, St. Albans

AL3 5JB

07512308908

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