Talk To Your Baby 2004 conference report - 'Television is here to stay: how can television contribute to children's language development?'
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, held in London on Monday 15 March 2004, 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.
