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"Friendship knows no boundaries! This dog waits every day for his dolphin friend 🐶🐬❤️"

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This cause is close to my heart - please sign: sign.moveon.org/petitions/de...

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Brilliant! 😆

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The word 'Alphabet' comes from the first two letters of the Greek alphabet. Alpha & Beta

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We agree with @alexjquigley.bsky.social that vocabulary is key to learning. That's why we developed our science videos and resources. Liftlessons.co/science

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🧠🏫At The Speaking Summit, Tim Oates CBE will be reflecting on oracy’s inclusion in the 2014 National Curriculum and the implications of this for teachers, school leaders and policymakers. Get your tickets today👇 speakingsummit.voice21.org/home

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You may have noticed that we've been amping up our policy campaigning recently – here's why it's a priority for Speech and Language UK at the moment!🧐 Learn about our policy campaigns👇 speechandlanguage.org.uk/the-issue/ou... Head to our news and blogs🧾 speechandlanguage.org.uk/about-us/new...

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A story about community and hope. Something we need to hear more of right now! www.theguardian.com/environment/...

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We LOVE science, and we want our students to also. But we know that some of the words are challenging. Look at these from energy: 'convection, kinetic store and dissipate.' That's why we created our accessible science vocabulary resources. liftlessons.co/science-home

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Some day I hope to see a real snow camel

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Parents! Carers! Anyone looking after young children this half-term! My regular reminder that you can mix up your usual arts & crafts activities by MAKING YOUR OWN TOYS using nothing more than some scrap cardboard, paper and sellotape in most cases. FREE videos at: alomshaha.com/machines/

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Spoken language development in EYFS is key to success across the curriculum. A short, impactful article sharing practical strategies for strengthening oracy and vocabulary development early on

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In spring's Teaching English, Deb Niven challenges traditional approaches to vocabulary instruction, arguing for a shift towards dialogic methods to equip students with the tools to engage deeply with texts, fostering comprehension and analytical precision. #NATE

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Sobering tale:

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🗣️We are looking for a new Director of Programmes. Are you a proactive and collaborative leader with a deep understanding of the educational landscape? We want to hear from you👇 www.prospect-us.co.uk/jobs/190952-...

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If you want to share a really special gift this #ValentinesDay, read to a child. It's an expression of love that will last a lifetime ❤️ @frankcottrellboyce.bsky.social

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Is your child or a young person you know transitioning from year 6 to year 7 this Summer? Does this young person have Speech, Language & Communication needs? Join us for an introductory session 26th March, 7pm to 7-45 Get in touch with Hannah for more information [email protected] www.afasic.org.uk

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Are you interested in a career in Speech and Language Therapy? Do you want to gain invaluable experience alongside experienced professionals? Do you have 4/5 days to spare this summer, online or in person? For more information Get in touch with Hannah [email protected] www.afasic.org.uk

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Research tells us that early language is the foundation of learning. We need to give it the priority it deserves!

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Another great #WomenInScience hero, Gladys West.

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The #NAPLIC25 conference is just over 6 weeks away! Join us on Birmingham for the UK's biggest #DevLangDis event. Jenny Gibson, Hannah Harvey, Amanda Finer, Amy Gaunt and lived experience speakers also. www.naplic.org.uk/conferences/

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Developmental Language Disorder (DLD) in the news! Highlighting the struggles that families face. #DevLangDis

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And our second #WomenInScience post today recognises Mary Jackson. NASA engineer ad mathematician immortalised in the film 'Hidden Figures', which only came out after she'd died. Another trailblazer! en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mary_Ja... #STEM

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Today is a day to shine a light on #WomenInScience. Astronomer, Caroline Herschel (1750-1848) was the first woman to earn a salary as a scientist. A true trailblazer. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Carolin... #STEM

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New is not always best. Re-reading books over and over (and over) is beneficial for little learners. It's a good thing to read stories a few times in #EarlyYears settings too.

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On average, oral language approaches have an impact on pupil outcomes of 6 months’ additional progress. But the evidence isn't easy to navigate. Join us for this webinar, where Rosie Booth will explore some of the real life implementation challenges. researchschool.org.uk/bradford/eve...

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This is the heartbreaking reality for Arun and so many of the #2in30 children with Developmental Language Disorder (DLD) in the UK. Say it with us🗣: You can't solve the problems in the SEND system without increasing support for children struggling to talk and understand words!

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Cute baby, with a little bit of learning on the side! Courtesy of @danwuori.bsky.social

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‘Birth to Five Matters’ is the go-to free document for the EYFS sector & anyone that needs to know about #earlyyears. Written by a huge team of experts, it emphasises play and developmentally appropriate practice. Have a furkle: birthto5matters.org.uk/wp-content/u...

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Ah this is lovely

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It's #ChildrensMentalHealthWeek so a good time to remember that lots of young people with #SEMH also have #SLCN. Also check out this FREE excerpt from our 'Language for Behaviour and Emotions' book. www.routledge.com/go/language-... @melaniespeechie.bsky.social @lang4think.bsky.social

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Time to celebrate and raise the profile of women in science!

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Thank you to the lovely team at Biorad for interviewing me for their "Lab Crunches" series on Women in Science. 👩🏻‍🔬🧪"..make sure that you advocate for other underrepresented groups. Science is better if it is diverse. Don’t be afraid to pursue questions that apply to the community you come from..."

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The Papua New Guinea Courier is in rare form.

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By introducing science vocabulary specifically our videos help more students' learning to take off. The video are very short, so work well as a quick intro. Also supported by review activities. liftlessons.co/science-home #STEM

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Hello.

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Listen, learn and feel the ‘energy’ at our NAPLIC conference 29.03.25. You won’t be disappointed!

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Think-Pair-Share has been a classroom mainstay since the 1980s. It helps increase participation, reinforce key concepts, and aid in recall, professor of English education @toddfinley.bsky.social writes. But even the strongest learning strategies can get boring if they’re overused. 🧵1/9 #EduSky

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We’re thrilled to announce the launch of the Speech, Language and Communication Alliance today! As Alliance members, we're calling on the Government and policymakers to focus on speech, language and communication issues, ensuring the best outcomes for children and young people.

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What a hero! Justin Cowley, deputy headteacher at Mendell primary school in Bromborough, Wirral, took on a tech giant and won! www.theguardian.com/education/20...

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How high do the numbers have to go in terms of staff and child retention/attendance in our schools for govt to realise it’s the system that needs to change, not the individuals within it… #edusky #edpsychs

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International collaboration keeps us all safer.

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