Research has shown that to develop a child's true potential in a pre-school setting, the development of language and interaction skills is of primary
importance between the ages of 0-5 years. Without them, a child will not have the ability either to socialise easily with other children or to achieve
academic proficiency.
Focusing on the right help at the right time can give children the best start in life and avoid long term educational and social
problems.
An over emphasis on reading and writing for the under fives is significantly hindering the progress of their speaking
abilities.
One in ten children nationwide have speech and language difficulties.