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!

SecEd Podcast: This episode offers a range of practical ideas, advice & examples for how we can identify & support students with speech, language, communication needs. Produced in partnership with our friends @speechandlanguage.bsky.social: buff.ly/r8drj7I #Inclusion #Teaching #SENCOs

SecEd Podcast: This episode offers a range of practical ideas, advice & examples for how we can identify & support students with speech, language, communication needs. Produced in partnership with our friends @speechandlanguage.bsky.social: buff.ly/r8drj7I #Inclusion #Teaching #SENCOs

As speech and language specialists, we know the impact DLD can have when left undiagnosed. A must-read from The Independent here: tinyurl.com/ym4rfjtn.

We are so excited to have two of our speech and language therapists, Yin Collighan and Louise Emerson on the @thesendcast.bsky.social. With Dale, they delve into the significance of oracy in schools and how enhancing speech and language skills can foster a more effective learning environment.

The summer holidays have begun and now is the time to recharge. For many teachers, this is also a chance to prepare for the new academic year. Our latest blog focuses on how to prepare for the September transition, especially for students with SLCN. Read our top tips here: tinyurl.com/mrsmeanx

A huge WELL DONE to all our subscribers and Link Community members for another wonderful school year. We hope you enjoy a well-deserved summer break! Remember, you can stay up to date with all our latest news by following us on social media and by joining The Link Community!

A huge THANK YOU to all our subscribing schools for an incredible 2024–25 academic year! Together, we've made a real difference in supporting children with speech, language and communication needs (SLCN), keep reading to hear more

SecEd Podcast: Our new episode offers a range of practical ideas, advice & examples for how we can identify & support students with speech, language, communication needs. Produced in partnership with our friends @speechandlanguage.bsky.social buff.ly/OBbXwYj #Inclusion #Teaching #SENCOs

“SaLT services are often in a position where they have to ration what they can provide” In this month’s Focus On from our Ultimate Guide to SLCN, we spotlight the vital role of speech and language therapists. Read the whole chapter here: tinyurl.com/3882prh9 #SALTs #SLCN #SEND

SecEd Podcast: Our new episode offers a range of practical ideas, advice & examples for how we can identify & support students with speech, language, communication needs. Produced in partnership with our friends @speechandlanguage.bsky.social buff.ly/r8drj7I #Inclusion #Teaching #SENCOs

Today we are at nasen Live! Nancy Hamling is exhibiting alongside special guest, Teddy! We are so excited to hear from all of you like minded professionals to talk about your school’s needs! Come and find us on stand 15 to grab a brand-new copy of The Link magazine! #nasenlive #SLCN

SecEd Podcast: Our new episode offers a range of practical ideas, advice & examples for how we can identify & support students with speech, language, communication needs. Produced in partnership with our friends @speechandlanguage.bsky.social: buff.ly/r8drj7I #Inclusion #Teaching #SENCOs

What is common knowledge in your field but shocks outsiders? There are two children in your child's classroom with a Developmental Language Disorder ... but probably no one, not even the teacher, knows who they are. kids.frontiersin.org/articles/10....

According to 'statistics' this can is the favourite treat of teachers. We were so intrigued we're conducting an experiment at the West Sussex SENCO conference. Many thanks from all of us at Speech & Language Link. PS - Let us know if this is true for you too. #ThankaTeacherDay #IYKYK #TrueOrFalse

Step two, providing early identification of SLCN, is absolutely vital for all schools throughout a students education. That's why we provide a whole school approach with our packages, from age 4-14.

The Link Secondary magazine is in schools! Inside: 📚Get reading with advice on supporting language development with books 🚌Claire Chambers steers us toward school trips going more smoothly Alert🚨, Organise📂, Calm😌 Ali Neal’s guidance on sensory circuits FREE on our website: tinyurl.com/32c4wbvj

The latest Link Secondary magazine will be in schools from this Monday the 9th of June! This edition includes articles about: 🕮 How to support students to be better readers 🚌School trips for students with SLCN 🤸Sensory circuits 🧑‍💻Our regular Ask a Therapist feature ➕Much, much more!

Is oracy for all children—or just some? Will it value every voice, or exclude those with communication needs? Celebrate diverse dialects—or center only Standard English? Oracy must build belonging—not barriers. #OracyForAll #InclusiveEducation

Our SLCN toolkits support those who work in SEND to address speech and language needs, with: 🧑‍🏫Staff training and development 📚Standardised assessment 🤸Resources and intervention 🙋Qualified therapist support team 👉 tinyurl.com/3eezjyba #SpeechLanguageLink #SLCN #SEND

The latest Link Magazine will be in schools from this Monday the 2nd of June! Primary schools, look out for our latest speech and language magazine, landing in your school. This edition includes articles on camouflaging, selective mutism, and our regular Ask a Therapist feature. Plus, much more!

Speech & Language Link is exhibiting at the @cstvoice.bsky.social SEND and Inclusion Conference this Thursday! @canterburyjudith.bsky.social and Kate Freeman will be on Stand 10 so please do come and say hello! #CSTSEND #SLCN #SEND

We know that lunch and breaktimes are crucial periods for children to develop peer to peer communication and yet many students with SLCN find breaks and playtimes difficult. In the most recent blog from Speech & Language Link you can find out how to support them. Read it here: tinyurl.com/56452kb8

What a wonderful celebration of the great work SLTs do! #RCSLT we really should promote this day more in the UK?

All the latest Link Primary magazine articles are now available on our searchable library! From tips on supporting TAs to the importance of teacher wellbeing our online library is full of amazing articles! Sign for a free Link Community membership and start browsing today: tinyurl.com/erdyjj9h

Speech & Language Link are proud to support the @canterburykidslit.bsky.social! This amazing event supports children in developing a love of stories both in and out of the written format.

Focusing on SLCN from an early age is so important and it is great to hear from trusts that are clearly passionate about these issues!

Can’t wait for the IGPP annual SEND conference in Manchester this Thursday! We will be exhibiting so please do drop by our stand and say hello to Yin and Nancy! We are so excited to learn about how students with SEND can be further supported. #IGPPSEND

Don’t forget that we have many of the presentations from The Link Live 2024 available for FREE on our website. All you have to do is sign up to The Link community! Presentations from @sendmattersuk.bsky.social, Jean Gross, and Kylie Rio-Wood are all available. Find more here: tinyurl.com/ycy85ama

The Link Primary from Speech & Language Link has officially gone to print! This will be Issue 32, with articles ranging from tips on how to support selective mutism to our regular Ask a Therapist feature. This edition will be packed with useful information that helps you to support pupils with SLCN!

Each month Speech & Language Link shine the spotlight on a different speech or language need from our Ultimate Guide to SLCN. April’s focus is on the role of the speech and language therapist! To access this resource, become a Link Community member. It’s free! Read here: tinyurl.com/3x9aabk6

This month's Speech & Language Link eNewsletter will arrive soon, keeping you up to date with news from the wider speech and language world and ensuring that you don’t miss any of our events and special offers. Our eNewsletter forms part of your Link Community membership: tinyurl.com/36r99att

Today is National Early Years Teacher Day! A massive thank you to EY teachers for everything you do! Today is a day to celebrate all the hard work and commitment of teachers in Early Years classrooms and settings! #EYFS #EarlyYears

Headteacher Update Podcast: Our new episode in partnership with our friends @speechandlanguage.bsky.social offers ideas & practical advice for identifying & supporting pupils with speech, language, communication needs #SLCN in the primary school classroom: buff.ly/CGpbY97 #SENDCO #edusky

Vocabulary knowledge forms a foundation for academic success! In Speech & Language Link's latest episode of the Talkaways podcast Alison and Juliet discuss ways in which we can support children to learn and remember new words. Listen and learn here: tinyurl.com/3nkaz6ew #vocab #podcast #vocab

Join Yin Collighan from Speech & Language Link for a free partner session, “Using Oracy for Speech and Language.” Discover practical strategies to harness the power of oracy in supporting students’ speech and language development.  Find out more: sensiblesenco.org.uk/event/oracy-...