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A shared book reading programme to promote practitioner confidence and young children’s language development.
“Language development training for early years staff at no cost to settings.”
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About TWiTCH
TWiTCH is designed to support early years practitioners to use story time more effectively to develop the language skills of children aged 3-4.
The TWiTCH Efficacy Trial
We are looking for early years settings to take part in the next stage of our research, starting in the autumn term 2026. Sheffield Hallam University is partnering with the Education Endowment Foundation (EEF) and Durham University to further evaluate the TWiTCH programme.
Get involved
We are inviting early years settings to take part in the EEF TWiTCH Efficacy Trial, which begins in September 2026. Your involvement will help us to continue to understand how the programme works in real world practice.
Key Links
Information film
Watch our TWiTCH (EEF) Efficacy Trial Explained – A Guide for Practitioners and Settings film, to find out more about what taking part involves.
Settings Information Sheet
Access our handy guide for more detailed information on what is involved in the TWiTCH efficacy trial.
Timeline
Review our helpful detailed programme timelines to understand the different stages of the TWiTCH Efficacy Trial.
Get involved
Check your setting’s eligibility and express your interest in taking part in the TWiTCH efficacy trial using this form.
Contact
Have questions or feedback? Feel free to reach out—we’re here to help.
Documents
Access any documents relevant to your involvement in the project.
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