Created on: 24 Feb 2026 | Last modified: 19 Mar 2026
This webinar explored the roots of distressed behaviour and strategies of support in Early education and care (ELC) via input from three professional perspectives:
Gillian Earl (National Early Language and Communication Lead)
Nicky Shaw (Emotion Coaching, Care and Learning)
Donna Carrigan (Senior Educational Psychologist, South Lanarkshire Council
Accompanying resources:
National Chatting Together key messages for early language and communication
Guide to Creating a Language and Communication Supportive Environment in ELC settings
National Early Years Speech, Language and Communication Action Plan (2025)
A survey by the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists referenced in my slides RCSLT Scotland survey: children’s communication difficulties increase since COVID | RCSLT
Emotion Coaching UK: https://www.emotioncoachinguk.com/resources-for-professionals-parents-carers