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Young people like Gabriel are calling on the Government to commit to putting children with lifelong speech and language challenges at the heart of their reforms.
👉Join our information sessions to understand the Schools White Paper and SEND consultation >> https://bit.ly/46gTkpm
A lined notebook page with handwritten text: "What the Government must do to make their vision a reality." An arrow is drawn beneath the text.
The Government has set out a bold vision in its new white paper. But there’s still a lot we don’t know, and key questions remain.
So, what needs to be checked off their to-do list to make that vision a reality? 📝
We’ve got a few ideas.
Check out the full list: https://bit.ly/4s9cshf
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📢 University of Bristol have launched the CSCOT feasibility and impact study!
The Communication Supporting Classroom Observation Tool gives educators instant insight into how their classroom supports children’s speech, language, and communication skills.
Share your feedback▶️ https://bit.ly/4siBrz2
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An informational poster titled "For families" invites people to an information session. It covers topics like proposed changes in nurseries and schools, Individual Support Plans, Inclusion Bases, EHCPs, speech and language challenges, identified opportunities and concerns, and responding to the SEND consultation.
For professionals: Join our webinar for educators and speech and language therapists to explore new support systems, impacts on speech and language challenges, practical advice on the SEND consultation, and available support options.
📢 Join our free webinars about the new Schools White Paper!
If you want to understand the changes outlined in the white paper and what they mean for children with speech and language challenges, sign up for one of our information sessions here▶️ https://bit.ly/46gTkpm
We’re disappointed that the Government has failed to consider the #2in30 children who have Developmental Language Disorder (DLD) in the Schools White Paper.
They must commit to putting children with lifelong speech and language challenges at the heart of their reforms.
>> https://bit.ly/3OxK0HG
We were disappointed to read the new Neurodivergence Taskforce report and see that, once again, Developmental Language Disorder (DLD) is missing! DLD affects 2 in 30 children, and the government must ensure these children get the support they need.
Learn more about DLD: https://bit.ly/4u3Mlub
We're sure you've heard that the Schools White Paper was released this week... but what does it actually mean for children who struggle to talk and understand words?🤔
There’s lots of detail to navigate – and lots of questions still to be answered. Read our summary⬇️
👏Amazing story about Talk Boost on BBC Look North yesterday!
Skip to 10-minutes to learn more about how our programme can be transformational for children struggling to talk and understand words.🔽
The image features a promotional banner for a Speech and Language UK webinar about the Schools White Paper. It reads: "Understanding the Schools White Paper. Join our webinars for families and professionals to understand what's changing and what it means for you." The background shows the Houses of Parliament in London.
Want to understand how the proposals outlined in the white paper impact children with speech and language challenges?
We’re organising FREE webinars for educators, speech and language therapists and families to talk everything through.
Sign up here➡️ https://bit.ly/46gTkpm
📣The Schools White Paper is out! @janeharrislondon.bsky.social outlines our key takeaways from Bridget Phillipson's announcement this morning👇
Want to understand what the Schools White Paper means for you? Sign up to our information sessions for families and educators >> https://bit.ly/46gTkpm
A yellow character with a triangle shape and dot eye on a navy-blue background with a white speech bubble containing text. The text emphasizes the importance of involving children, families, and experts in consultations to support children with DLD in mainstream schools, as promoted by Speech and Language UK.
The Schools White Paper could change the lives of hundreds of thousands of children who face lifelong speech and language challenges. But only if the Government backs 700,000 children with Developmental Language Disorder (DLD), specialists & evidence.
Read our full response▶️ https://bit.ly/4b524S3
📻⚡Breaking news: The Schools White Paper is out!
Tune in to LBC Radio to hear our CEO, Jane, talk about what the reforms mean for the two million children facing challenges with talking and understanding words. >> https://www.globalplayer.com/live/lbcnews/uk/
Join the chattiest fundraising challenge around and help every child join in the conversation.
A pen-free day of talking, listening and learning… what more could you ask for?🤩
https://speechandlanguage.org.uk/get-involved/no-pens-day/
A graphic with a speech bubble icon states: "24% of children with SEND have speech and language challenges as a primary need."
Specialist resourced speech and language provisions could make it possible for children struggling to talk and understand words to be included and learn in mainstream schools.🌟
Our new guidance, developed in partnership with Afasic and NAPLIC, outlines where to start:
https://bit.ly/4jW75PS
Join us as an Advice Line Volunteer and help families by offering clear information, resources and a listening ear as they navigate concerns around their child's speech and language challenges.❤️
Find out more👇
https://speechandlanguage.org.uk/jobs/family-advice-line-volunteer-advisor/
Whether you're an educator or student speech and language therapist, there's a course on our Learning Centre for you! 📚
There are two million children facing challenges with talking and understanding words. Create your free account and help them today👇
https://bit.ly/4aVAuXm
We're curious to see what Suella Braverman and Reform have planned for their SEND working group.
Any party that is serious about its education policy must consider the 2 million children who are struggling to talk and understand words. >> speechandlanguage.org.uk/the-issue/
Is Tom Bennett losing this argument?
Schools are increasingly realising his restrictive behaviour policies penalise young people with speech and language challenges unfairly and needlessly.
If we’re serious about inclusion, it’s time to move from sanctions to proper support. 👉 bit.ly/3MivMcV
This Random Acts of Kindness Day, turn a small gesture into something powerful. Make a donation and send a meaningful e-card to someone special – a simple act of kindness that helps children across the UK find their voice.
>> https://bit.ly/3MABC9A
#RandomActsOfKindnessDay
Specialist provisions have the potential to be of benefit for learners with Developmental Language Disorder DLD).
But they need to be done well. That's why we wrote this guidance with @afasic.bsky.social & @speechandlanguk.bsky.social
#DevLangDis
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📢 We’ve got some brilliant #career opportunities for you at our outstanding schools and national teams!
👉 Premises Assistant at Meath School, Surrey
👉 Deputy Principal at Dawn House School, Nottinghamshire
👉 Family Advice Line Volunteer Advisor
Browse our #vacancies: https://bit.ly/3VVgdd2
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Did you know?🤔
If you fundraise on No Pens Day, you could get free access to hours of online speech and language training on our Learning Centre!
Unlock your Primary Bundle subscription by fundraising with your class on No Pens Day!
https://speechandlanguage.org.uk/get-involved/no-pens-day/
🌟 Join our team! We’re looking for a Specialist Speech and Language Lead Practitioner at Dawn House School. Change the lives of children with complex speech and language challenges every day!
Apply now💙 https://bit.ly/4oTMoF5
ELSEC’s interim results show early, flexible support works for children with speech and language challenges, especially when settings can act fast with evidence-based tools. But identifying need at scale must be matched by prevention and specialist support.
Our full response👉 https://bit.ly/4tusx2J
“This drive towards inclusion will fail if the Government does not also invest in the specialist workforce children need, including speech and language therapists and specialist speech and language teachers."
Read our full response to Government plans for “inclusion bases”🔽 https://bit.ly/40460w2
Calling all teachers!
Think your class has got what it takes to go the whole day without writing? 👀
Join No Pens Day, the nation’s favourite pen-free fundraiser!
Beat other schools to the top of the fundraising leaderboard, and unlock goodies for you and your pupils!
https://bit.ly/46lMY7R
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Communication skills are crucial for learning and wellbeing. So we’re inviting you to join No Pens Day, and there’s no writing allowed! Join the chattiest fundraising challenge around!
A pen-free day of talking, listening and learning… what more could you ask for?🤩
https://bit.ly/46lMY7R
Taking place soon!🔔
Carol, our deputy CEO, will be speaking at the Coram PACEY #EarlyYears conference on 28 February!
Book now with our 10% discount code 'CAROL'🌟
https://www.corampacey.org.uk/coram-paceys-childcare-and-early-years-conference-2026/
"We must stop treating speech and language support as optional."
An incredibly powerful article from @thurrockjen.bsky.social 👏👏 It's time the Government saw speech and language support "not as an expense but as an upfront investment"!
🌟 Join our team! We’re looking for a Specialist Speech and Language Lead Practitioner at Dawn House School. Change the lives of children with complex speech and language challenges every day!
Apply now💙 https://bit.ly/4oTMoF5
