Explain what is meant by ‘a language rich environment’

Qualification: Level 3 Diploma for the Early Years Educator
Unit: Unit 3.5: Develop emergent literacy skills of children
Learning outcome: 2 Understand the characteristics of a language rich environment
Assessment criteria: 2.1 Explain what is meant by ‘a language rich environment’

• A language-rich environment is a space that supports children to develop language skills by providing opportunities to develop their skills
• This can include having resources (e.g. books, writing/mark-making materials etc.) that are accessible to children, signs and name badges and the presence of practitioners that encourage children to talk and interact