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speechandlanguage.bsky.social
We help schools to support children with speech, language and communication needs (SLCN).
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The data suggests that nearly half of secondary students with #speech #language #communication needs are going unidentified. This article with @speechandlanguage.bsky.social asks what schools can do to spot & support these young people: https://buff.ly/4bd9NvY #Teachers #Sponsored #Edusky

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The data suggests that nearly half of secondary students with #speech #language #communication needs are going unidentified. This article with @speechandlanguage.bsky.social asks what schools can do to spot & support these young people: https://buff.ly/4bd9NvY #SendTips #Teachers #Sponsored

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The data suggests that nearly half of secondary students with #speech #language #communication needs are going unidentified. What can schools do to spot these young people & give them the support they need? buff.ly/4bd9NvY #SLCN #SendTips #Teachers #Sponsored #edusky

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Some of our team are exhibiting at the Windsor and Maidenhead 2025 SEND Conference at Windsor Racecourse today! If you are attending do give our stand a visit and chat to us!

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SURPRISE! The new TalkAways podacst is here! This month Alison and Juliet dive into The Element of Surprise. Tune in as they explore creative ways to incorporate change or the element of surprise to get conversations going. Become a Link Community member and get it for free! tinyurl.com/bdmmete4

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The gov't has said that #oracy will be at the heart of its revised #curriculum. We speak to @speechandlanguage.bsky.social about how primary schools can support pupils with speech-language-communication needs to make progress with their oracy https://buff.ly/4fNRVIH #SLCN #teaching #sponsored

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In our latest blog Emma Price clarifies the distinctions between phonological awareness, phonemic awareness, phonics, and phonetics. Emma offers practical classroom activities to enhance speech and reading skills. Find empowering teaching strategies by exploring this resource today!

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Have you heard about the Headteacher Update podcast! Our very own Kate Freeman made up a part of the panel on their most recent episode, starring alongside LinkLive contributor Sara Alston and Eleanor Hodgson. Also available on Spotify and Apple Music, the podcast is linked in the post below:

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Headteacher Update Podcast: Our new episode offers advice for school leadership teams – especially #SENCOs – about the effective management of #SEND across the primary school. Produced in partnership with our friends @speechandlanguage.bsky.social : https://buff.ly/42DpB8Y #SendTips #Inclusion

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Some resources from our award winning packages are available for FREE for Link Community members on our website! Check out our amazing grand national speech resource a game designed to help children practise listening to sounds at the beginning of word. tinyurl.com/zzdr7sth

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Last night we were highly commended for the SEND and Inclusion Resources and Services in the BETT awards! We received this commendation for our Junior Language Link Package! Congratulations also to the winners, Musicon and all the other finalists. bettawards.com/winners-2025/

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Breakfast clubs are key for pupil interaction, inspiring our Spread the Word pack for schools like Burton Green Primary. So we really welcome the latest advice in the podcast from the EEF: educationendowmentfoundation.org.uk/news/new-eef...

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The gov't has said that #oracy will be at the heart of its revised #curriculum. We speak to @speechandlanguage.bsky.social about how primary schools can support pupils with speech-language-communication needs to make progress with their oracy buff.ly/4fNRVIH #SLCN #teaching #sponsored #edusky

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Today, we are joining over 40 organisations in calling for the Mental Health Bill to be strengthened to better support people with a communication disability, difficulty, or difference. www.rcslt.org/wp-content/u...

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Did you attend The Link Live Speech & Language Day in November? Speech and language therapist, Kylie Rio-Wood, was a big hit and her presentation is now available to all Link Community members here: speechandlanguage.link/the-link-com...

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Welcome back everybody! We are looking forward to an exciting Spring Term. Watch this space for information on all the exciting events we will be attending, as well as the latest edition of the Link magazine and regular updates to our blog!

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Teenage years are a vital time for working on developing language skills. Find out why this time is crucial for language development and how you can help in The Link Secondary magazine. speechandlanguage.link/wp-content/u...

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December can be overwhelming for children with SLCN, but small changes to assemblies, performances, and crafts can make a big difference. Check out our blog for top tips on creating an inclusive, supportive festive season in schools! 🎄🎁 Read more: speechandlanguage.link/resources/ch...

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TAs and HLTAs often ask our therapists for advice on improving small group intervention outcomes. Here’s what they recommend: speechandlanguage.link/resources/is...

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Discover SENDCo Margaret Relf's journey supporting speech and language development with Speech & Language Link in the latest issue of The Link Primary magazine. speechandlanguage.link/wp-content/u...

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We have some really exciting stats about our reach this year! Congratulations to all of the teachers, SENDCos and parents who have worked so hard this term. So far this year nearly 161,000 speech and language assessments have been completed across 4000 schools! Read the thread to find out more...

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A fortnight ago we had our great Link Live Speech and Language day! One of our previous Link Live speakers, Sue Marr from Moor House, joined us for the event. Remember, Link Community member can watch some of the highlights here: speechandlanguage.link/the-link-com... Here's what Sue had to say:

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Afasic is part of the Big Give Christmas Challenge 2024—every donation made between 3rd-10th Dec will be doubled! Support their ‘DLD Together’ courses for families of children with DLD. Donate here: donate.biggive.org/campaign/a05...

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In this issue’s feature article, "SLCN Glossary," we explore auditory processing—what it is and the strategies you can use to support it. Read the full article in The Link Secondary magazine. #SLCN #speechandlanguage speechandlanguage.link/wp-content/u...

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No Pens Day has been around for years, but we still think it is a great idea! Here are some tips from Juliet Leonard, one of our speech and language therapists, about what you can do on No Pens Wednesday - 27th November. speechandlanguage.link/resources/no...

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@speechandlanguage.bsky.social are one of the sponsors at the IGPP annual SEND conference! 20 of our community members won free tickets this year and our own Kate Freeman will host a session "If the answer is SLCN, what is the question?" Hopefully we will see some of you there tomorrow, 26/11!

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Wow, all of our speakers have shared their fantastic webinars and now it’s time for the final thoughts from our host, Kate Freman. #LinkLive24

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It’s the last session of The Link Live Speech & Language Day! We are so pleased to have Ioan Berry and his family join us. Their webinar will be all about DLD and the impact on the whole family. #LinkLive24

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Samantha Garner, mental health and inclusion consultant, joins us for our penultimate secondary for The Link Live Speech & Language Day. Her webinar delves into SEMH and the links to language and communication difficulties. #LinkLive24

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Our penultimate dual sessions this afternoon are starting, we are excited to have SEND & safeguarding consultant Sara Alston for our primary session – Effectively supporting your TA. #LinkLive24

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One of the best things about The Link Live Speech & Language Day is the buzzing delegate chat that we have. Both primary and secondary sessions are full of education staff sharing their thoughts and asking questions to the speakers. #LinkLive24

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For our first secondary session this afternoon, highly specialist speech and language therapist, Samantha Gamblen discusses in her webinar the impact of SLCN on young people in the youth justice system. #LinkLive24

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For our first primary session this afternoon, two of our own speech and language therapists, Juliet Leonard and Alison Fowle, join us to share their webinar – rhythm and rhyme in the pre-school years. #LinkLive24

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This afternoon is a special event as we will be running both primary and secondary webinars at the same time so that our delegates will have the information most relevant to them. #LinkLive24

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What a fantastic morning we have had at The Link Live Speech & Language Day joined by Kate Freeman, Gary Aubin, Jean Gross CBE and Kylie Rio-Wood. Thank you for joining us this morning – time for a quick lunch break and then back for a information-packed afternoon! #LinkLive24

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Learn how to implement impactful SLCN support in your setting in SaLT, Kylie Rio-Woods webinar today at The Link Live Speech & Language Day.

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Ted Wragg Trusts, Kylie Rio-Wood, a lead speech and language therapist joins us for her webinar – Embedding a Whole School Approach to SLCN.

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How can we raise attainment by developing spoken language? Jean Gross shares her insight at The Link Live Speech & Language Day! #LinkLive24

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Our next guest is Former Government Communication Champion for Children, Jean Gross. Jean’s webinar is about reaching the unseen children: language issues for disadvantaged children. #LinkLive24

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It will shortly be time for Gary’s live Q&A with our delegates. If you could ask Gary Aubin a question, what would it be? #LinkLive24

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Gary Aubin is making some fantastic points at The Link Live Speech & Language Day. We are currently considering how vocabulary learning supports knowledge and skills development across the whole curriculum.

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Our first speaker of the day is Gary Aubin, Author, teacher, SENCo and Director of @SENDMattersUK . Gary’s session focuses on maximising your impact as a SENCo. #LinkLive24 #educhat

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Our host Kate Freeman joins us today to guide everyone through the fantastic line-up. Kate highly experienced and driven speech and language therapist, author and consultant working with Speech & Language Link and other organisations. We are so pleased to have her join us today.

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The Link Live Speech & Language Day has begun! The team is raring to go and is looking forward to talking to all of our delegates in the live chat. #LinkLive24 #speechandlanguage

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