It is widely accepted that 62-95% of young offenders have significant communication difficulties. Why is this relevant to those of us working in Early Years? Well, we know that children who enter school with language difficulties are at risk of literacy difficulties (Snow, 2009), behavioural problems (Lindsay et al 2007), and psychological problems (Beitchman et al 2001). Still questioning the relevance? Well, we also know that difficulties accessing the curriculum and develo