Specialist resourced speech and language provisions could make it possible for children struggling to talk and understand words to be included and learn in mainstream schools.🌟 Our new guidance, developed in partnership with Afasic and NAPLIC, outlines where to start: https://bit.ly/4jW75PS

Join us as an Advice Line Volunteer and help families by offering clear information, resources and a listening ear as they navigate concerns around their child's speech and language challenges.❤️ Find out more👇 https://speechandlanguage.org.uk/jobs/family-advice-line-volunteer-advisor/

Whether you're an educator or student speech and language therapist, there's a course on our Learning Centre for you! 📚 There are two million children facing challenges with talking and understanding words. Create your free account and help them today👇 https://bit.ly/4aVAuXm

We're curious to see what Suella Braverman and Reform have planned for their SEND working group. Any party that is serious about its education policy must consider the 2 million children who are struggling to talk and understand words. >> speechandlanguage.org.uk/the-issue/

Is Tom Bennett losing this argument? Schools are increasingly realising his restrictive behaviour policies penalise young people with speech and language challenges unfairly and needlessly. If we’re serious about inclusion, it’s time to move from sanctions to proper support. 👉 bit.ly/3MivMcV

This Random Acts of Kindness Day, turn a small gesture into something powerful. Make a donation and send a meaningful e-card to someone special – a simple act of kindness that helps children across the UK find their voice. >> https://bit.ly/3MABC9A #RandomActsOfKindnessDay

Specialist provisions have the potential to be of benefit for learners with Developmental Language Disorder DLD). But they need to be done well. That's why we wrote this guidance with @afasic.bsky.social & @speechandlanguk.bsky.social #DevLangDis speechandlanguage.org.uk/wp-content/u...

📢 We’ve got some brilliant #career opportunities for you at our outstanding schools and national teams! 👉 Premises Assistant at Meath School, Surrey 👉 Deputy Principal at Dawn House School, Nottinghamshire 👉 Family Advice Line Volunteer Advisor Browse our #vacancies: https://bit.ly/3VVgdd2

Did you know?🤔 If you fundraise on No Pens Day, you could get free access to hours of online speech and language training on our Learning Centre! Unlock your Primary Bundle subscription by fundraising with your class on No Pens Day! https://speechandlanguage.org.uk/get-involved/no-pens-day/

🌟 Join our team! We’re looking for a Specialist Speech and Language Lead Practitioner at Dawn House School. Change the lives of children with complex speech and language challenges every day! Apply now💙 https://bit.ly/4oTMoF5

ELSEC’s interim results show early, flexible support works for children with speech and language challenges, especially when settings can act fast with evidence-based tools. But identifying need at scale must be matched by prevention and specialist support. Our full response👉 https://bit.ly/4tusx2J

“This drive towards inclusion will fail if the Government does not also invest in the specialist workforce children need, including speech and language therapists and specialist speech and language teachers." Read our full response to Government plans for “inclusion bases”🔽 https://bit.ly/40460w2

Calling all teachers! Think your class has got what it takes to go the whole day without writing? 👀 Join No Pens Day, the nation’s favourite pen-free fundraiser! Beat other schools to the top of the fundraising leaderboard, and unlock goodies for you and your pupils! https://bit.ly/46lMY7R

Communication skills are crucial for learning and wellbeing. So we’re inviting you to join No Pens Day, and there’s no writing allowed! Join the chattiest fundraising challenge around! A pen-free day of talking, listening and learning… what more could you ask for?🤩 https://bit.ly/46lMY7R

Taking place soon!🔔 Carol, our deputy CEO, will be speaking at the Coram PACEY #EarlyYears conference on 28 February! Book now with our 10% discount code 'CAROL'🌟 https://www.corampacey.org.uk/coram-paceys-childcare-and-early-years-conference-2026/

"We must stop treating speech and language support as optional." An incredibly powerful article from @thurrockjen.bsky.social 👏👏 It's time the Government saw speech and language support "not as an expense but as an upfront investment"!

🌟 Join our team! We’re looking for a Specialist Speech and Language Lead Practitioner at Dawn House School. Change the lives of children with complex speech and language challenges every day! Apply now💙 https://bit.ly/4oTMoF5

🔔BIG NEWS🔔 Everyone’s favourite speech-tacular pen-free fundraiser is back!👎🖋️😝 Ink-spire your pupils by taking part in No Pens Day this year – and raise vital funds and awareness for every child struggling to talk and understand words! >> https://bit.ly/4k9XapQ

“The number one thing is that these [SEND] reforms need to be developed in partnership with children and young people, with their parents and carers, with experts in this field." We really hope the Government listens @dcpcampaign.bsky.social! https://bit.ly/49SJigh

It’s devastating to see even more children struggling to talk and understand words 😢 The Schools White Paper must fund catch‑up support for preventable needs and long‑term specialist help for the 800,000 children with lifelong speech and language challenges. Every child deserves to connect.

Good to see more evidence that we need far fewer sanctions in schools because they cause so much harm, especially to children with speech and language challenges. Add your name to our petition today and stop children being unfairly punished in schools: speechandlanguage.org.uk/the-issue/ou...

Speech and language challenges can affect any child. But children who grow up in areas of social deprivation are twice as likely to struggle with talking and understanding words. This is an avoidable injustice. Learn more about what needs to change here: https://bit.ly/4a3U6ab

“What we found is that when we really focus on the vocabulary and ensure that young people understand the language, their progress increases" - Michelle, lead practitioner👏 Discover the amazing work happening at our specialist school, Dawn House. ⬇️ https://bit.ly/4qOM0JK

Thank you @thurrockjen.bsky.social for highlighting the importance of play for speech and language development! Playing helps children learn and grow. It’s also one of the best ways to help them learn to communicate. 💡Find out more on our website >> https://bit.ly/45DPJS4

Tens of thousands of children in England have spent more than a year waiting for NHS community care such as hearing services, speech and language therapy and disability support, the BBC has found. www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/...

With the UK’s National Year of Reading about to begin, now is the time to invest in the building blocks of child’s early literacy skills – and our Pre-phonics Boost programme can help. Learn more👉 https://bit.ly/47q9dtn

How could our Talk Transformation packages help you improve speech and language outcomes in your area? Our work in West Somerset is a great example of what's possible. Learn more here: https://bit.ly/3LKdNMc

Speech and language skills are foundational to children’s learning, mental health, and friendships. We urge Government to follow the advice and actions in @commonshealth.bsky.social's new report, and we stand ready to help deliver change.👇 https://bit.ly/4qCEMIM

Kindred Squared's report on school readiness reinforces our call for all parents to get advice and support on how to help their child’s communication and language development from pregnancy onwards! Early support must be a priority.📢 Read the report: https://bit.ly/3NHB5CN

So pleased @georgiagould.bsky.social has heard what parents are saying about needing more support! This not only improves outcomes for children with lifelong speech and language challenges, it’s also one of the best ways to unlock £8B in wider economic benefits for the UK. >> bit.ly/4jOOzZo

"We must rebuild the support families rely on in the first 1,000 days because this is the critical window for brain development and lifelong health – and when the foundations for speech and language are laid." Our response to @commonshealth.bsky.social's new #EarlyYears report: bit.ly/45n3bcC

We're really pleased to see Bridget Phillipson is listening and bringing attention to speech and language support in Parliament. Here’s what we believe needs to be in the schools white paper to give every child the best start in life: https://bit.ly/4aL44PC

We were pleased to present our new guidance on specialist resourced speech and language provision at a roundtable today! Help children and young people struggling with talking and understanding words to be included – and to learn – in mainstream schools🌟 >>https://bit.ly/4jW75PS

Great to see Developmental Language Disorder highlighted in this way🙌 It's important that schools and early years staff are trained to spot the signs and support children who are struggling. Learn more about #DLD here >> bit.ly/3LrLLF8

Carol, our deputy CEO, will be speaking at the @corampacey.bsky.social #EarlyYears conference in February! This bumper event is designed to support and engage childminders and all home-based childcare professionals. Book now with our 10% discount code 'CAROL'🌟 https://bit.ly/3YDzoIK

Specialist resourced speech and language provisions could make it possible for children with speech and language challenges to be included – and to learn – in their local mainstream school🌟 Our new guidance shows how you can set up and run these provisions in your area: https://bit.ly/4jW75PS

“Embedding speech and language therapy in a mainstream secondary setting is helping students access learning, grow in confidence and prepare for post-16 life.” Learn how resourced speech and language provision can change the lives of pupils at your school>> https://bit.ly/3YJ5dQL

“If Government is serious about inclusion, it must back training across the whole system — teachers, TAs and parents — so the 800,000 children with lifelong speech and language challenges are supported early...” Read our full response here: bit.ly/45AgZkj

When children struggle to talk and understand words, it affects their confidence, their families, and their future. Our bespoke Talk Transformation packages give you the power to change that and help every child find their voice. Find out which package is right for you: https://bit.ly/4qPztoU

📢 “Prospective parents need to know overall how to help their children, including newborns, to talk and understand words rather than just how to use screens." Read our full response in The Times⬇️ https://bit.ly/49jq2s1

In today’s digital world, screens are everywhere! It's important that families know how much screen time is appropriate for children and how to make it beneficial rather than harmful for their speech and language development. Find our guidance here >> speechandlanguage.org.uk/about-us/new...

Thank you @bphillipsonmp.bsky.social for today's SEND reform engagement session. We look forward to working together to help the 900,000 children with SEND-related speech and language challenges.

We're really glad @georgiagould.bsky.social recognises the importance of collaboration between specialists like speech and language therapists and schools. This will help provide support for all children, including those with lifelong speech and language challenges.

It's 2026, the National Year of Reading! 📚 💡 Pre-phonics Boost helps identify and fill in the gaps in children’s phonological awareness, giving them the building blocks for future learning and wellbeing. Find out more about the programme here: https://bit.ly/47q9dtn

Will you help shape the future of the SEND system? The Government wants to hear from parents, specialists and educators like you to help fix the SEND crisis. Together, we can press SEND on a future where every voice is heard. Fill out the survey today: https://bit.ly/4plnZt7

✨ Imagine being a child who can’t find the words to ask for help, make friends, or join in at school. For 2 million children, this is daily life. With your help, they can talk, connect and thrive. 💙 Donate today:https://bit.ly/3FVJaQV

Every child with speech and language challenges deserves support. Those with challenges due to neurodivergence or disability need a legal guarantee to ongoing support. We will keep pushing for this as part of the Disabled Children's Partnership. https://lnkd.in/e6YTX9Pe

New year, new career?👀 Join an incredible team of staff who change young lives every day at our outstanding schools – from specialist speech and language therapists to residential officers, we've got exciting vacancies closing soon! Don't miss out👇 https://speechandlanguage.org.uk/jobs/

Carol, our deputy CEO, will be speaking at the @corampacey.bsky.social #EarlyYears conference in February! This bumper event is designed to support and engage childminders and all home-based childcare professionals. Book now with our 10% discount code 'CAROL'🌟 https://bit.ly/3YDzoIK

Will you help shape the future of the SEND system? The Government wants to hear from parents, specialists and educators like you to help fix the SEND crisis. Together, we can press SEND on a future where every voice is heard. Fill out the survey today: https://bit.ly/4plnZt7