0mo–11mo12 minFamily timeQuiet timeSelf-care
Baby Cues, Every Language
An inclusive conversation routine where you learns how your child communicates needs at home, ensures families can share in their preferred language, and agrees a shared ‘cue-and-response’ plan for consistent care.
What you'll need
Essentials
- a notepad (paper or phone notes)
- a pen/pencil (if using paper)
Nice to have
- a translation helper (bilingual colleague, trusted adult, or phone translation app)
- simple picture icons (printed, or quick sketches) for hungry/tired/wet
Movement level: false
What you'll do
The 5-step guide, with what to look for at each step, is for signed-in parents.
What this develops
What it practices
Where it comes from
- Source
- Development Matters in the EYFS (DfE, 2012)
- Original guidance
- “Talk to parents about how their baby communicates needs. Ensure that parents and carers who speak languages other than English are able to share their views.”
- License
- Open Government Licence v3.0
- Attribution
- © Crown Copyright 2012 (Development Matters in the EYFS, DfE)