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Early years practitioner and language-support colleague
Nadia Haddad
I work as an early years practitioner and help communicate with families who are more comfortable in Arabic or French.
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I work as an early years practitioner and help communicate with families who are more comfortable in Arabic or French. When a child is new to a setting, a few familiar words can make the first conversation easier. I want staff to have practical language ready while still listening to what the family says about the child.
Clear explanations matter when families are learning how a setting works. A short, plain note can help them understand a routine or next step without adding formal language that makes the conversation harder. The information should be accurate and should be checked by someone who knows the language and context.
I look for resources that make communication accessible and respectful. A translated prompt or simple phrase list can support an adult, but it cannot replace a direct conversation or a family’s own knowledge. I value tools that help us welcome questions, explain what we know and keep sensitive details out of general-purpose drafts.
How I approach a lesson
Prepare familiar language for a new-arrival conversation.
Use plain explanations for routines and next steps.
Check translations and keep family knowledge central.
Templates I'd use with my class
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Early years
I choose: play and communication board
Provide a visual prompt for a child to make a choice, express a basic message or indicate a preference using the communication method that works for them.