Don't miss Kate Freeman's presentation for SENsible SENCO on 22nd April at 4pm! "Leading SLCN Through SEND Reform: From Policy to Practice" covers: 📚️ What the SEND reforms really mean in practice, 📋️ How SLCN categorisation may be shifting Sign up here: sensiblesenco.org.uk/event/leadin...

Be part of the conversation! Join us at The Link Live 2026 on 30th April. We’re delighted to welcome Kate Freeman who will be discussing “Speech, language and communication: The building blocks for orcacy.” 🎟️ Free tickets available – secure your place today: tinyurl.com/38wszrvu

Over 600 people have signed up to the free Link Live conference! Have you? From Oracy to DLD, the Link Live is an unbeatable learning opportunity for all SENCos, teachers and support staff looking to improve and enhance their knowledge of SLCN. Get your free tickets NOW using the link below!

School staff often worry about how much time children spend on video games - but there may be more talk benefits hiding in gameplay than many parents (and teachers!) realise.

Be part of the conversation! Join us at The Link Live 2026 on 30th April. We’re delighted to welcome Ann Marie Christian, who will be discussing “Safeguarding challenges for children with SLCN.” 🎟️ Free tickets available – secure your place today: tinyurl.com/erjy9xmj

Have you listened to our latest podcast with the SEND Network? Featuring Kate Freeman, this episode discusses the importance of early identification and the role of everyday interaction in developing communication Find it on your favourite podcast platform or Watch it here:

Be part of the conversation! Join us at The Link Live 2026 on 30th April. We’re delighted to welcome Abigail Hawkins from SENsible SENCO who will be discussing how "What we see isn’t always what it seems." Find out more: tinyurl.com/erjy9xmj

We’re proud to support the National Year of Reading 2026 and the Go All In campaign! Visit www.goallin.org.uk to discover more about the National Year of Reading 2026, the UK-wide campaign designed to help more people rediscover the joys of reading. #GoAllIn #NationalYearOfReading2026

Be part of the conversation! Join us at The Link Live 2026 on 30th April – our event for education professionals passionate about supporting children SLCN. We’re delighted to be joined by Alison and Juliet, who will be discussing “Supporting Language for School readiness.”

Have you listened to the latest podcast from SecEd? Featuring Kate Freeman, this episode offers practical tips and ideas for how teachers can support the communication skills of students as they make the step-up to the year 7 classroom and key stage 3 study.

School staff know that some of the best language foundations are built in simple, everyday routines - and bath time is one of them. Children who regularly share warm, playful moments of communication are often more willing to join in, take turns and engage in early learning.

We’re proud to sign the sector letter urging the Prime Minister to improve access to speech and language therapy. Long waits and inconsistent support affect people of all ages. It’s time for a national action plan. #InvestInSLT www.rcslt.org/news/invest-...

School staff see it every day: when families support children’s communication, it can transform their progress in class. But here’s something you might not expect - simple dinner-table conversations can boost language development even more than shared story time.

We're at Nursery World's Exchange event in Cambridge! Yin has had some insightful conversations with nursery leaders about our new communication and language package - Little Link - supporting early years providers with the best possible communication and language development for preschool children.

We have been named finalists in the ERA Awards 2026 across two categories! Secondary Language Link – Finalist in the SEND Resource or Equipment category - ICT Category Little Link – Finalist in the Early Years Resource or Equipment category Thank you to everyone who continues to support our mission!

Children often love a little responsibility. Helping out with simple jobs at home can really support skills in the classroom – problem-solving, behaviour and cooperation. Incorporating talking and listening games within household tasks can make them feel like less of a chore!

Amazing photos from the East Sussex Childminder's conference! Thank you so much Lisa Knight from Education East Sussex for exhibiting and delivering a presentation showing the amazing benefits that Little Link can offer to their childminders! Find out about Little Link here: tinyurl.com/ne43em4t

The DfE’s new white paper signals positive ambition for SEND, especially around early identification and standardised approaches.

Happy #WorldBookDay, everybody! Looking for 'novel' book recommendations to support children with SLCN?📚 In issue 31 of The Link Primary Magazine Louise Emerson shines a light on some of her favourites for developing children’s speech and language. Follow the link below for reading inspiration!

We have pledged our support for the National Year of Reading! a UK-wide campaign designed to help more people rediscover the joy of reading. Reading is an essential part of language and communication development and we are proud to support this initiative. Learn more here: goallin.org.uk

Congratulations to Clair Ewbank, SENCO at Paget Primary School, for winning our main prize at the SENsible SENCO's SENsible 26 conference on 13th February. Her school will receive £250 off a package of their choice! 🎉

"The voices of school staff are crucial… but are they heard enough?! In our latest blog, one of our speech and language therapists, Yin, dives into what school staff find most challenging about supporting SLCN. Link in the comments.

We are here at the SENsible SENCO conference, enjoying a day of inspiring talks and practical workshops to support  SENCOs and education professionals. Drop by our stand to learn about how Speech & Language Link packages could help your pupils!

❤️ This Valentine’s Day, show yourself some TLC — The Link Community! 💝 Give your school the gift of FREE SLCN support, resources and expert guidance. 💌 Sign up today

WE will be putting on a special raffle tomorrow at the SENsible SENCO Conference. check your goody bag for your raffle ticket🎟️ Prizes include: 📦️ Pocket Packs 🍵 Insulated Mugs 🍫 Sweets! 🎫 £250 off a Speech & Language Link package Bring your ticket to our stand tomorrow and see what you have won

We are loving the Windsor & Maidenhead SEND Conference! Some great views over the racetrack this morning, we hope to see you pop by our stand if you are attending, the wonderful Nancy Hamling and Yin Collighan will be there to chat about all our great packages!

We’re looking for a Speech and Language Therapist to join our team If you’re passionate about using tech and training to improve outcomes for children with SLCN, we’d love to hear from you.

We are here at theGatewate Alliance - Early Years Conference! If you are here please drop by our stand, the wonderful Nancy Hamling will be there to tell you all about our packages. #SEND #EarlyYears

Want to elevate oracy in your school? Join our exclusive webinar next Friday to discover tools for strengthening speaking and listening! ✅Members/Free Triallers: Sign up via your News page. ✅Neither of the above? Grab a Free Trial via the link below!

As proud partners of SENsible SENCO, we’re so excited to share their upcoming two-day conference, focused on strategic planning and sustainable SENCO workload. If you are a SENCO, this is definitely not one to miss! SENsible26: The Power of Planning will explore:👇

We are here at the Inspiration SEND Network Conference - Norwich! If you are here please drop by our stand, the wonderful Nancy Hamling will be there to tell you all about our packages. #SEND #Norwich

Our specialist, Kate Freeman, recently teamed up with our partners SENsible SENCO CIC to talk about supporting communication in the Early Years. We loved diving into this vital topic with their community. Watch the full video on the SENsible SENCO Youtube Channel! #SLCN #EarlyYears #SENDsupport

💭 Do you have an interest in SEND? 💡Have you got ideas about SEND identification and support? 📄 Do you want to make a difference? If you answered yes to these questions then you should take part in the National Conversation on SEND.

We’re looking forward to being part of IncludEd 2026 this year! Join us and many other organisations focused on inclusion sharing tools, resources and ideas that will support you to develop inclusive practice and systems. #Inclusion #Diversity #IncludEd2026

We hope that you have a fantastic Christmas - with love from everyone at the Speech & Language Link team!

The Government’s Our Children, Our Future strategy brings into focus the challenges many children living in poverty face. With the right support in place communication, well-being and learning can thrive.

Raising awareness about DLD is something we care deeply about at Speech & Language Link, and we are proud to hear our subscribing schools championing this important work. Well done Hythe Bay Primary for your fantastic celebration of DLD day! news.kent.gov.uk/articles/ken...

Government research recommends that “children whose language appears delayed at the start of the early years need targeted support with careful monitoring to check they are making progress.”

We are excited to be attending the IGGP’s annual SEND conference tomorrow in London. With so much change on the horizon for literacy and oracy, we look forward to listening to expert speakers and finding out about what this might mean for schools and pupils with SLCN! #IGPP #SEND

Here we are at the Education People Show at Detling Come and visit Teddy or pick up a tote bag at stand K19! We are here to talk to you about how our packages can help your school! Got questions about Little Link? Let us know, we want to spread the word about Ben and Teddy! #theeducationpeopleshow

It’s Odd Socks Day! Even our office doggy has joined in with his wonderfully bright mismatched socks! Today reminds us that individuality is something to value and celebrate. Are you wearing your odd socks today? #OddSocksDay #AntiBullyingWeek @anti-bullyingalliance.org.uk

From playgrounds to parliament, our homes to our phones, #AntiBullyingWeek is coming soon on 10th November! Together, we can use our #PowerForGood to end bullying - for good. 💙 Join us and @anti-bullyingalliance.org.uk to be part of the change! bit.ly/4mN5Ous

Delighted to see #oracy recognised in the Curriculum & Assessment Review. A national framework for primary & secondary is a major step forward. Huge thanks to all who championed oracy—and congrats to Becky Francis on an excellent review.

It is so important that the issues affecting access to speech and language therapy services are tackled. We fully support this campaign - children and young people with communication needs should not have to wait any longer #InvestInSLT

We proud to be sponsoring the National Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) Conference 2025! This fantastic conference brings together educational professionals, charities and social enterprises to explore how to improve outcomes for children and young people with SEND.

You can’t see DLD - but it’s there. 2 in every class of 30 have DLD, a hidden condition that makes understanding and using language harder. This #DLDAwarenessDay, let’s raise our voices for children with DLD. Learn more about DLD: tinyurl.com/3rssjc8h #YouCantSeeDLD #DLDawareness

Here we are at the TES SEND Show! Come and visit Teddy or pick up a tote bag at stand E40! We are here to talk to you about how our packages can help your school! Got questions about Little Link? Let us know, we want to spread the word about Ben and Teddy! #TESSENDShow #SLCN

We are attending the Tes SEND Show tomorrow! This year we’ll be introducing our new early years setting package – Little Link! Visit our stand to find out more about Ben and Teddy and discover how they can help you identify and support early language needs in a fun, accessible way. #TesSENDShow2025

We're very busy and loving talking to you all! #NESCardiff2025

Here we are at NES in Cardiff! Come and visit Teddy or pick up a tote bag at stand 31! Nancy, Yin, Frazer and Louise are all here to talk to you about how our packages can help your school! Got questions about Little Link? Let us know, we want to spread the word about Ben and Teddy!