Speech and Language UK

"Done well, inclusion bases can help children get the specialist support they desperately need while staying connected to their local school, their friends and their community. Done badly, they risk becoming another place where children are separated without the specialist teaching, therapy and expertise they need."

Read our full response to the Department for Education announcement on guidance on inclusion bases for schools, colleges and early years >> https://bit.ly/3SwyCh2

Speech and Language UK responds to Department for Education announcement on guidance on inclusion bases for schools, colleges and early years Every year, thousands of school and early years staff put speech and language first using our innovative tools and training programmes.

Right now, too many children with speech and language challenges are being made to feel as though they’ve failed before their futures have even begun.

A donation from you could change this. You could help children who struggle with talking and understanding words get the support they need to thrive.

Donate now: https://bit.ly/4nvWKdw

📢 Calling all early childcare professionals!

Our new training webinar, Talking with babies, launches on 30th June. Sign up now for the chance to attend this webinar for just £5.

Talking with babies is designed for childcare professionals who work with babies aged 0 to 12 months. Led by our experts, you’ll learn about how babies are communicating with you long before they can talk, and how the way you respond to them can make a real difference.

Book your place now >> https://bit.ly/43JVBaY

"The next Prime Minister must commit to a system that identifies children’s speech and language support early, gives teachers and early years professionals the training and support they need, and legally protects specialist help for children whose needs are most complex, including the 1.3 million with Developmental Language Disorder (DLD)."

We must not let today’s political uncertainty delay the crucial SEND reforms that have been promised. Read our full response here ⬇️

SEND reform must not be derailed by Prime Minister’s resignation, says Speech and Language UK Every year, thousands of school and early years staff put speech and language first using our innovative tools and training programmes.

Our Talk Boost programmes can significantly improve children’s talking and understanding of words.

Two-thirds of children make good progress after just eight to ten weeks of the programme.

Learn more and get it for your setting today >> https://bit.ly/42cGqqj

Concerned about your child's talking and understanding of words?

Use our handy progress checker! 📈🙌 You'll receive tailored guidance and resources to help you support children's speech, language and communication skills at home.

1 in 5 children have speech and language challenges. We're here to help you to help them.

Get started here >> https://progress-checker.speechandlanguage.org.uk/

Our newest live training webinar, Talking with babies, will give you the knowledge and practical strategies you need to take your early years care to the next level! 🐣

For a limited time only, we’re offering you the chance to attend this webinar for just £5.

Our June session is coming up soon – make the most of our special offer and book your place now, before it's full! >> https://speechandlanguage.org.uk/educators-and-professionals/training-courses/talking-with-babies-webinar/

"We at Speech and Language UK see these children every day – and too often, even those of us working closely with them don’t truly understand what it feels like to live in a world where you struggle to be understood.” ~ Carol Payne, Deputy CEO

The Big Silence runs until the end of June, so there’s still time to go silent and raise money for the two million children with speech and language challenges! Read the full article here>>https://bit.ly/4ej3IBl

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