Please repost @mariegascoigne.bsky.social @lypftresearch.bsky.social @wordaware.bsky.social #naplic25 @lang4think.bsky.social #balancedsystem @susanguthrieslt.bsky.social @cri-uos.bsky.social @sarahhayward.bsky.social #studentvoice #educationhttps://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/738899

We are delighted that the @theeef.bsky.social evaluation report of the Concept Cat approach supported by the team at Better Communication CIC and led by @wordaware.bsky.social & @lang4think.bsky.social and delivered by our Concept Cat coaches is available www.bettercommunication.org.uk

Better Communication were out in force at #NAPLIC25 sharing the work they do with schools and services to better support those with #SLCN. Find out more about them here: bettercommunication.org.uk @mariegascoigne.bsky.social

Thanks to amazing speakers Tanaya and Abraz for stopping by the #balancedsystem stand. We often talk about the ‘so what?’ of what we are trying to do with whole system change and hearing the from experts through lived experience provides a powerful reminder #naplic25

Busy day for Bibiana and Sarah joined by Kent colleagues Hester and Elizabeth at #naplic25 Lots of useful conversations and resources shared! And we’ve launched our @balancedsystem.bsky.social account!! Thank you @naplic.bsky.social

Real team work, with family panel involved at all stages. What they found out is illuminating and I'll need to share later. Below is what families rated. Number 1 is a clear understanding of what #DevLangDis is. #NAPLIC25

Parent perspectives of DLD diagnosis at #NAPLIC25… We need to think carefully about the process of delivering a diagnosis of #DevLangDis… It’s important that we get this right 💜

Great to opportunity at #naplic25 to hear about how the #BalancedSystem facilitates the #WholeSystem to meet the needs of children with #SLCN and to see this video about how this has been implemented across Kent ✨

Lovely video explaining the @balancedsystem.bsky.social from Kent - they are a busy , proactive , thoughtful service - we know they use Talking Mats a lot too !

Abraz Hussein, an adult with DLD tells his story. He got through primary without much support, but at start of secondary was permanently excluded. Then went to PRU before getting diagnosed and going to a special school for speech and language. Support makes all the difference! #NAPLIC25 #DevLangDis

So many great people at #naplic25 - really sorry not to be there! 👋 @johnparrott.bsky.social … maybe see you next year?!

Great to see old friend and colleague Anna Branagan at the @balancedsystem.bsky.social stall @naplic.bsky.social Anna helped pilot the first version of Scheme 4 Schools and Settings. Thank you Anna! Is @wordaware.bsky.social there somewhere too??

Welcome @afasic.bsky.social to #NAPLIC25. Promoting 'DLD Together' with the aim of building a network of empowered families because we know that families make all the difference for children with #DevLangDis

Very excited that Hester Mackay & Elizabeth Pole have come to share their experience of implementing #balancedsystem in Kent - chat to them if you can and watch this video of Hester explaining the Kent journey vimeo.com/1037777526?s...

Next free info session re scheme 4 schools & settings with Victoria Riley & Sarah Miller on 7th May - book online www.thebalancedsystem.org/schools/enqu... @balancedsystem.bsky.social

My lovely colleagues BibianaWigley & Sarah Miller ready #naplic25 @naplic.bsky.social with eg of how #balancedsystem is supporting transformation for CYP with SLCN. Go chat to them and take away case studies and access to free resources. New to posting here! See also @balancedsystem.bsky.social

Inclusion in Practice is live! This is a sector-led initiative to gather practical examples of successful approaches to inclusion in mainstream education. We welcome submissions from all involved in delivering inclusive practice. Link to submit here: www.inclusioninpractice.org.uk 1/3

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.

We’ve had pleasing indirect feedback on this podcast for explaining the steps of a systematic review - it might help clinicians in other topics do it themselves. If more clinicians knew how/why, we may see stronger implementation of research-backed therapy. podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/s...

Our face to face conference is on March 29th. Bookings open soon, but topics include Developmental Language Disorder (research, practice and lived experience) wider #SLCN and #oracy. Keep an eye here or on naplic.org.uk #DevLangDis

😍 How appropriate that my first blue sky post is to share the amazing news that Mikey Akers' #InvestInSLT petition is being debated on 27 January 2025. 🔍 Check out why this matters: www.rcslt.org/news/rcslt-t... committees.parliament.uk/committee/32...

Oxford scientist resigns from Royal Society over Elon Musk’s continuing fellowship

Systematic review by @lucyrodgerssalt.bsky.social on co-occurring #DevLangDis and #SSD #CSSD. bmjopen.bmj.com/content/14/8... #bskyspeechies #SLPeeps

🔓🔓WilmotA @me-boyo.bsky.social SieversR @suze-freogirl.bsky.social NorburyC (2024). Impact of #devlangdis on mental health AND well-being across the lifespan: a qualitative study including the perspectives of UK adults with DLD AND Australian SLTs. BMJ Open. doi.org/10.1136/bmjo... 🦋 #bskySPEECHIES

New Lancet paper 'The cost of not investing in the first 1000 days'. Cites our Cochrane review on preschool-based feeding programmes in socio-economically deprived settings. FEED STARVING CHILDREN in a timely way. Later (when they're older) may be too late. www.thelancet.com/journals/lan... 🧪

Young people and children should be involved in goal setting this excellent blog by Deborah Little explain how she imbeds her clients views into her speech & language therapy practice www.talkingmats.com/time-to-think/ #slpeeps

Happening this afternoon at 3.30pm: Support for children and young people with special educational needs - Oral evidence - Committees - UK Parliament committees.parliament.uk/event/22316/...

Senior DfE official Susan Acland Hood says it’s the lack of clear entitlements at SEN Support that's led to more EHC Needs Assessments. We would say children aren’t getting what they need because schools don’t have the resources or expertise… parliamentlive.tv/Event/Index/...