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Word Aware @wordaware.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

'Language for Behaviour and Emotions' is a firm favourite of those working with young people with SLCN and SEMH. If you would like to take a peek at what it's all about a sample of the book is available here: www.routledge.com/go/language-... @melaniespeechie.bsky.social @lang4think.bsky.social

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Language for Behaviour and Emotions Toolkit

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Anna Branagan @lang4think.bsky.social · 04/06/2026

@wordaware.bsky.social and I are developing a vocabulary resource for 3-5 year olds based on books. We really need more stories that have a good representation of ethnic diversity and more female characters. Do you have any good recommendations?

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Anna Branagan @lang4think.bsky.social · 22/04/2026

Just unboxed our new display counter for our upcoming stand at the Nurery World exhibition. www.nurseryworldsbigdayout.com. Feels very grown up. We have some free tickets for anyone that wants a big day out. DM me or @wordaware.bsky.social

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Word Aware @wordaware.bsky.social · 02/03/2026

To take your mind off the news we have a competition to celebrate the publication of the 'Word Aware Concepts Assessment'. If you work with children in Early Years then this is for you! Book details: www.routledge.com/Word-Aware-C... Competition: forms.gle/oJQiAL8vks7g... @lang4think.bsky.social

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Anna Branagan @lang4think.bsky.social · 18/02/2026

We are very excited that The Word Aware Concepts Assessment (the WACA) is now published. This was developed with @wordaware.bsky.social and Sarah Smith. Use the code 26SME1 at Routledge to get 20% off. There is a free presentation on how to use it: thinkingtalking.podia.com/how-to-use-t....

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How to use the WACA

A brief introduction to using the Word Aware Concepts Assessment. Aimed at Nursery, Reception and beyond.

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DamsonEd @damsoned.bsky.social · 29/01/2026

This will be excellent. bsky.app/profile/word...

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Anna Branagan @lang4think.bsky.social · 13/10/2025

@wordaware.bsky.social and I are very excited that we now have on demand training. - A short free training - Training for visiting professional such as speech and language therapists or advisory teachers. - Training for setting staff. Training can be found on thinkingtalking.podia.com

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Word Aware @wordaware.bsky.social · 03/11/2025

We have a half day Language for Behavior and Emotions course coming up on November 13th. Perfect for anyone running the intervention component of this approach. thinkingtalking.co.uk/finding-a-wo...

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Finding a course – Thinking Talking

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Anna Branagan @lang4think.bsky.social · 23/10/2025

Alex Gower-Jones is one of our Concept Cat Coaches and is currently supported settings in Liverpool. Here is her blog post about Concept Cat. @wordaware.bsky.social www.strongerpracticehubs.org.uk/hubs/nw/live...

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CONCEPT CAT

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Anna Branagan @lang4think.bsky.social · 23/10/2025

We have a new Concept Cat page on our Pinterest board. There are some great photos that were kindly shared from of our settings in the EEF research trial. uk.pinterest.com/wordaware/co... Developed with @wordaware.bsky.social

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Concept Cat: teaching concepts in the Early Years on Pinterest

Explore a hand-picked collection of Pins about Concept Cat: teaching concepts in the Early Years on Pinterest.

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Word Aware @wordaware.bsky.social · 15/10/2025

We now have a cover for the Word Aware Concepts Assessment. Actually 2 covers, as there are 2 volumes. Fantastic covers for which we will hope will be useful tools for EY teachers and SaLT. www.routledge.com/Word-Aware-C... @lang4think.bsky.social

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Word Aware Concepts Assessment: Levels 1-6

A strong understanding of conceptual vocabulary in the Early Years supports children’s communication and thinking and forms the foundation for later mathematical and scientific learning. The Word Awar...

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Anna Branagan @lang4think.bsky.social · 13/10/2025

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Word Aware @wordaware.bsky.social · 17/07/2025

@lang4think.bsky.social and I are greatly indebted to @mariegascoigne.bsky.social and the team at Better Communication www.bettercommunication.org.uk/the-balanced.... And also evaluation team at RAND, University of Leeds as well as EEF.

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Concept Cat Intervention Trial with Education Endowment Foundation : Better Communication

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Word Aware @wordaware.bsky.social · 01/07/2025

We launched our ew book, 'Concept Cat: teaching concepts n the Early Years' last week. If you missed it but wish to know more about how to teach these challenging abstract words then take a look at the recording. @lang4think.bsky.social youtu.be/nii7CsUVBgI?...

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CC Book launch video

YouTube video by Word Aware

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Anna Branagan @lang4think.bsky.social · 14/07/2025

New dates for Language for Behaviour and Emotions course are now up on our website. 2 day courses and 1/2 day courses, thinkingtalking.co.uk/finding-a-wo.... All run by the authors myself, @wordaware.bsky.social and @melaniespeechie.bsky.social.

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Word Aware @wordaware.bsky.social · 03/06/2025

Early language development is a key for life and learning, so come along on June 11th for our next 'Word Aware Early Years' course and learn how you can promote all children's spoken vocabulary. Includes Concept Cat. @lang4think.bsky.social thinkingtalking.co.uk/finding-a-wo...

Front cover of Word Aware2: teaching vocabulary

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Dr Ellie Chowns MP @elliechowns.bsky.social · 03/06/2025

Surely it is finally time to end the failed privatisation experiment and bring water back into public hands so it can be run for the good of everyone, not for shareholders' profit? www.theguardian.com/business/202...

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Thames Water preferred bidder KKR pulls out of rescue deal

Future of troubled supplier in doubt as US private equity group says it cannot proceed with acquiring £4bn stake

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Anna Branagan @lang4think.bsky.social · 17/05/2025

Really excited to receive a copy of the new Concept Cat book. @wordaware.bsky.social

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Word Aware @wordaware.bsky.social · 09/05/2025

Concept Cat is coming soon! It is an evidence based whole class approach for teaching concepts such as 'together, through and narrow' in Early Years. Book includes teaching guides for 150 concepts @lang4think.bsky.social 20% discount for orders until July 31st www.routledge.com/Concept-Cat-...

Cover of Concept Cat book with image of cat on it, save 20% using code 25SME2 until 31st July

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Word Aware @wordaware.bsky.social · 09/04/2025

Two 'Language for Behaviour and Emotions' courses coming up in May. 2 day assessment and planning, and half day intervention. Create an 'LFBE team' in your workplace. thinkingtalking.co.uk/finding-a-wo... @melaniespeechie.bsky.social @lang4think.bsky.social

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Word Aware @wordaware.bsky.social · 02/04/2025

I just found out that one of my books has first been pirated and then used by Meta to train its AI. No acknowledgement and no money came my way. This has to stop. The Society of Authors have organised this petition to the UK government. Please show your support. chng.it/FqvrjYKVvW

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Protect authors’ livelihoods from the unlicensed use of their work in AI training

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Word Aware @wordaware.bsky.social · 31/03/2025

We are running our 'Word Aware training for trainers' course again in November. If you want to support schools to use our whole school approach for supporting vocabulary, then this is for you. 5 half days, on line. Details: thinkingtalking.co.uk/finding-a-wo... @lang4think.bsky.social

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Word Aware @wordaware.bsky.social · 12/03/2025

Join us next week for a FREE lunchtime seminar on measuring the impact of 'Language for Behaviour and Emotions.' Suited to those using the approach. thinkingtalking.co.uk/finding-a-wo... @melaniespeechie.bsky.social @lang4think.bsky.social

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Word Aware @wordaware.bsky.social · 03/02/2025

Word Aware is our tried and tested approach to developing vocabulary. Our aim is to get it right in the classroom so more children learn words. Next course is Feb 10th. thinkingtalking.co.uk/finding-a-wo... We can also come to you for INSET, online or in person. @lang4think.bsky.social

Two children standing at the top of a mountain waving a flag 'effective word learners'. Part way up the mountain are three steps: 1: get excited abut words (with a smiley face), 2 teach words (with a star) and 3 independent word learning (with a thought cloud). At base of image is 'whole school approach supported by families.'

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Pam Jarvis @drpam.bsky.social · 25/01/2025

It’s shameful that an incoming govt has had to legislate because since 2010, the UK has sidelined vulnerable kids. It’s another symptom of the right wing cruelty US Bishop Budde so bravely articulated this week. We must do better. #EduSky yorkshirebylines.co.uk/news/educati...

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Ghosting children: policy for children and families in Britain, 2010–2022

Some 100,000 ‘ghost’ children have disappeared from school since the end of lockdown. But how and why were they ‘ghosted’?

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Word Aware @wordaware.bsky.social · 17/12/2024

Training courses for Language for Behaviour and Emotions, Language for Thinking and Word Aware are al online, reasonably priced and delivered by the authors, @lang4think.bsky.social, @melaniespeechie.bsky.social & me. Details and booking: buff.ly/3DkiJmf

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Word Aware @wordaware.bsky.social · 13/12/2024

Updated our website and if you look closely you'll see our forthcoming book 'Concept Cat: teaching concepts in the Early Years.' It's a feasible, fun and effective approach #STEM #EarlyYears. @lang4think.bsky.social Linked videos out now via @liftlessons.bsky.social thinkingtalking.co.uk

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Lift Lessons @liftlessons.bsky.social · 10/12/2024

Concept Cat is our vocabulary resource for #EarlyYears. It takes the work of @wordaware.bsky.social & @lang4think.bsky.social and brings it to life. Settings love this approach. Research results from EEF out next year. In the meantime take a peek: bsky.app/profile/lift...

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Word Aware @wordaware.bsky.social · 03/12/2024

'Meet DLD' is the title of this children's book by parent of child with Developmental Language Disorder (DLD), and specialist teacher, Loren Crisp. A gentle way for families to talk about DLD with their child. Could your service start a loan library for families? www.waterstones.com/book/meet-dl...

Cover of a children's book, with 4 cartoon type characters all wearing red clothing. Title of the book is obscured. Author's name is Loren Crisp

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Word Aware @wordaware.bsky.social · 21/11/2024

You deserve a treat! Routledge have a 25% sale on all titles including our books 'Word Aware (1, 2 and 3), Language for Thinking and Language for Behaviour and Emotions.' @lang4think.bsky.social routledge.com/sale

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Routledge & CRC Press Sales & Offers

Get information about our current sales and other upcoming offers on Routledge.com. Shop Now!

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Word Aware @wordaware.bsky.social · 13/11/2024

We our next Word Aware in the Early Years course is next week. Learn about promoting children's vocabulary. Includes Concept Cat and a year's access to to Lift Lessons resources. Suitable for all who work in EY. thinkingtalking.co.uk/finding-a-wo...

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Word Aware @wordaware.bsky.social · 14/11/2024

This report by the UK's National Audit Office into SEND provision could hardly be more damning. Despite the huge increase in costs, outcome are not improving. Time for urgent, but also long term action. www.nao.org.uk/reports/supp...

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