The British Picture Vocabulary Scale – Third Edition (BPVS3) is a trusted assessment tool designed to measure the receptive vocabulary of children aged 3 to 16 years. This individually administered test helps educators and specialists identify delays in vocabulary development, facilitating early interventions to support language acquisition.

Key features include:

• Age Range: Suitable for children from 3 to 16 years old.
• Non-Verbal Responses: Ideal for non-readers and children with specific learning difficulties, such as autism or cerebral palsy, as responses are given by pointing or gesture.
• Time-Efficient: The assessment is untimed but typically takes around 10 minutes to administer, making it practical for various educational settings.
• Enhanced Design: The third edition features full-colour illustrations with black outlines, aiding children who may be colour blind, and comes in a larger format with a portable carry case for ease of use.

The BPVS3 is an invaluable resource for teachers, SENCOs, and speech therapists aiming to benchmark and monitor progress in vocabulary development from pre-school through secondary education.