{"id":193,"date":"2026-01-22T11:36:51","date_gmt":"2026-01-22T11:36:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/research.shu.ac.uk\/twitchefficacytrial\/?page_id=193"},"modified":"2026-07-17T15:07:49","modified_gmt":"2026-07-17T14:07:49","slug":"welcome","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/research.shu.ac.uk\/twitchefficacytrial\/","title":{"rendered":"Welcome to\u00a0Talk\u00a0With\u00a0Tales for Children (TWiTCH)\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Learn About the Twitch Trial in 90 Seconds<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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About TWiTCH<\/h2>\n

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TWiTCH is designed to support early years practitioners to use story time more effectively to develop the language skills of children aged 3-4.<\/p>\n

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The TWiTCH Efficacy Trial<\/h2>\n

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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.<\/p>\n

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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.<\/p>\n

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Watch our TWiTCH (EEF) Efficacy Trial Explained – A Guide for Practitioners and Settings film, to find out more about what taking part involves.<\/p>\n

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Access our handy guide for more detailed information on what is involved in the TWiTCH efficacy trial. <\/p>\n

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Review our helpful detailed programme timelines to understand the different stages of the TWiTCH Efficacy Trial.<\/p>\n

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Check your setting\u2019s eligibility and express your interest in taking part in the TWiTCH efficacy trial using this form.<\/p>\n

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Have questions or feedback? Feel free to reach out\u2014we\u2019re here to help.<\/p>\n

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Access any documents relevant to your involvement in the project.<\/p>\n

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Recruitment has now closed for the EEF TWiTCH Efficacy Trail for this coming September. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

We\u2019re delighted to be partnering with the National Literacy Trust to deliver new TWiTCH programme cohorts from September 2026.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you\u2019d like to find out more about the programme, register your interest in joining a future cohort, or sign up for one of the free information briefings, please visit the National Literacy Trust\u2019s webpage https:\/\/literacytrust.org.uk\/programmes\/twitch\/<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The National Literacy Trust is hosting a series of free information briefings for schools interested in learning more about TWiTCH and what\u2019s involved in joining a future cohort. Upcoming sessions will take place on:<\/p>\n\n\n\n