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It is a fact that television is here to stay. Young children are watching
more and more television and videos. An NOP survey in 2003 found that
one in three children under four has a television in their bedroom. Suggesting
that parents should prevent their children from watching TV is unrealistic.
This conference explored the potential of television to contribute to
children's language development. It presented current research into the
effects of watching television on language development and offered programme
makers an opportunity to discuss their work in this context.
A literature review of the research evidence on television and
early language development, commissioned by the Trust, was launched at
the conference. More information
A conference report, including a summary of delegates' contributions
during discussion groups, is available below.
Delegates' feedback will also be used to guide the Trust's Talk
To Your Baby campaign.
Speakers
Liz Attenborough, Talk To Your Baby manager, National Literacy Trust
Deidre Sanders, Sun agony aunt and trustee of the National Family and
Parenting Institute
Neil McClelland, director, National Literacy Trust
Academic panel
Dr Jackie Marsh, senior lecturer in education, Sheffield University
Professor James Law, professor of language and communication science,
City University, London
Dr Maria Rhode, professor of child psychotherapy, Tavistock Clinic and
the University of East London
Programme makers
Iain Lauchlan, joint chief executive of Tell-Tale Productions and series
producer/co-creator of Tweenies
Clare Elstow, head of pre-school, CBBC
Anne Wood, founder and creative director of Ragdoll Limited and co-creator
and producer of Teletubbies
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