The early language programme Every Child A Talker will help nurseries and childminders to access training and materials to support pre-school children's speaking and listening skills. The funding is part of a package of measures announced in the Government's response to recommendations made by Conservative MP John Bercow in his independent review, which looked at ways of improving services for children with communication problems (News, 10 July). The review found the number of children who start school unable to speak in full sentences is rising. The Government will also spend £12m on implementing...