Children are waiting far too long for speech and language therapy – this simply has to change. 40% of children are waiting at least 4 months for support! We've got some work to share soon about what this means for the economy and these children's lives: https://bit.ly/4hSNmzC

Are you a primary teacher who wants to learn more about children’s speech and language? Our Primary Bundle gives you practical training to spot and support children who struggle with talking and understanding words. Sign up today for £40 👇 https://bit.ly/3LiSUXV

Sir Keir Starmer was recently on BBC Radio 3 discussing the importance of communication skills! We're keen to see this in action following the #CurriculumReview and new oracy framework. Join us and tell the Government to press SEND on a future where every voice is heard.👇 https://bit.ly/3KJ2CSO

Every song, every chat, every giggle helps a child learn to talk and understand words. 🌈 Your kindness can spark confidence and give children the skills to face the future with confidence. Join our community today 👇 https://bit.ly/3FVJaQV

Win £25,000 with our weekly lottery and help children who are finding it hard to talk and understand words get the support they deserve. Play today for just £1: https://bit.ly/47buLei

📢 We have BIG news. The curriculum review released today states that all schools should focus more on teaching talking, including children who communicate through sign language and other communication aids. 🧵1/5

The long-awaited Curriculum Review is out today and we’re thrilled it calls for all schools to focus more on teaching communication skills! 🎉 Read our full response ⬇️ https://bit.ly/4394QS8

Understanding phonics is key when learning to read. 📖 Pre-phonics Boost helps children recognise and use sounds in spoken language before learning phonics, making phonics easier for everyone. Get your setting ready for the National Year of Reading: https://bit.ly/47q9dtn

It's #TrusteesWeek! We'd like to thank our wonderful Trustees for their dedication to our work. Want to become a Trustee yourself? We've got two vacancies on our Board! Drive change for the 2M children with speech and language challenges in the UK.👇 https://speechandlanguage.org.uk/jobs/trustee/

Suzanne from the brilliant Singing Hands gives the lowdown on #Makaton and why it's such a helpful communication tool for children with speech and language challenges! Think you've got what it takes to learn a Christmas song in Makaton? Sign up to our festive fundraiser🦌🎁 >> https://bit.ly/46Lwi9v

“You can’t change a child’s disability or stop them needing support to learn, by deciding they will no longer receive help.” @janeharrislondon.bsky.social We're glad to hear that the Department for Education agree there is no such thing as ‘low-level special educational needs’.

Some well-deserved recognition for Siouxise and Rachel for their tireless work, raising awareness about Developmental Language Disorder (#DLD)! Read the full article🙌 >> https://smileymovement.org/news/mother-and-daughter-campaign-to-bring-visibility-to-developmental-language-disorder-dld

This month's highlight: the launch of our Pre-phonics Boost in Parliament! 🙌 Massive thanks to @jessasatomp.bsky.social for hostingt, as well as Ministers @helenhayes.bsky.social, @davidbainesmp.bsky.social, @rupahuq.bsky.social and Sarah Russell for attending. Learn more: https://bit.ly/47q9dtn

When a child starts to find their voice, everything changes. 💙 Your donation helps children who struggle with talking and understanding words get the support they need to thrive. Let’s help every child feel understood: https://bit.ly/4nvWKdw #EveryChildUnderstood #SpeechAndLanguageUK #Donate

We've partnered with @liftschools.org, one of England’s largest academy trusts, to trial our Talk Boost and and Talk for Work programmes! 📈 In the first year, we'll expect to deliver targeted speech and language support to over 200 pupils across 14 schools! Learn more👇 https://bit.ly/43rtayP

🎧 New episode! Our Director of Policy and Evidence, Louisa Reeves, joins Dr Shaddai Tembo on the TTS Talking | Early Years podcast to explore how to better support children’s speech and language development. Listen here 👉 https://bit.ly/3jQSMl7

Do you want to help every child face the future with confidence? We're looking for two terrific trustees to join our board.💫 This could be your chance to make a real difference for the two million children with speech and language challenges in the UK. Find out more now👇 https://bit.ly/49qseOD

Win up to £25,000 and help change a child’s future! 💬 Every £1 ticket helps Speech and Language UK support two million children struggling to talk and understand words. Play now 👉 https://bit.ly/47buLei #CharityLottery #SpeechAndLanguage

🎄 Signed up to sing yet? If you have, how’s it going? We’d love to hear. If not, there’s still time to join our festive fundraiser for the 1 in 5 children who struggle with talking and understanding words. Sign up here👉 https://bit.ly/46Lwi9v #SignUpToSing #FestiveFundraiser

To mark the #DLDDay , we launched our brand-new Lightning Lessons⚡ designed to help primary educators learn how to spot Developmental Language Disorder in the classroom. This course will be free until the end of November, so enrol while you still can! 👇 https://bit.ly/4ohO5fK

Great to see Government doing more to explain how important speech and language skills are for children – we look forward to seeing how many families are reached by this campaign and what the impact is 🙌 www.gov.uk/government/n...

Every child deserves to be heard, and our Speech and Language UK t-shirts are a simple way to keep that message going. Wear yours with pride and help more children find their voices. Shop now 👉 https://bit.ly/4cyghpX #SpeechAndLanguageUK #EveryChildDeservesAVoice

Learning to read is a central part of our children’s earliest years at school. Pre-phonics Boost gives children the foundational skills they need to use phonics, which is vital for their wider learning, wellbeing, and their futures! Learn more👇 https://bit.ly/47q9dtn

🎧 New episode out now! Our Director of Policy and Evidence, Louisa Reeves, joins Dr Shaddai Tembo on the latest TTS Talking | Early Years podcast to chat all things speech and language, from supporting early development to helping every child find their voice. 👉 Tune in now: https://bit.ly/3jQSMl7

We’re proud to have contributed to the new IPPR report on SEND reform. The report echoes much of our white paper: recognising that every child’s needs are different, prioritising early support, and maintaining legally guaranteed provision for those with complex needs. 1/2🧵

“Through focusing on speech, language and communication skills, Government has the chance to deliver change for both children growing up in poverty and those with special educational needs." Read our response to @bphillipsonmp.bsky.social's decision to delay the schools white paper🔽 bit.ly/49gKVEt

It’s normal to feel unsure about your child’s talking and understanding words. Many families just want a kind, simple place to start. Try our free progress checker for clear, practical ideas from our speech and language advisors: https://bit.ly/4bzmh0n #HelpForFamilies #EarlySupport

It's crucial that the Government gets the schools white paper right. We need more thinking around solutions for children with different types of speech and language challenges so every child can thrive. Share our alternative white paper with your MP⬇️ bit.ly/4gEPhXQ

The Government's Post-16 white paper talks a lot about giving young people the skills they need for the world of work, but mentions communication skills only once. Communication is vital in the workplace, and helping young people develop these skills must be a priority! 1/2 🧵

Right now, two million children across the UK are struggling to talk and understand words. Your gift could fund family advice, create tools for classrooms, or train teachers to spot children early. Help every child find their voice 💙 👉 Donate today: https://bit.ly/3FVJaQV

“What I would want to see more of is teachers and staff being able to identify and recognise need.” - @bphillipsonmp.bsky.social We agree! But to identify needs better, schools need free tools to spot speech and language challenges early. Let’s hope the Schools White Paper delivers on this.

Speech and language skills underpin so many areas of learning and development, including reading!💬📖 We really hope that the upcoming Schools White Paper includes a tool to help schools assess speech and language skills – identifying children is 🔑 to giving them the support they need to thrive.

🎶 Something magical is happening. Families, schools and choirs across the UK are signing up to sing to help children who find talking and understanding words hard. ✨ Join them! No singing skills needed, just festive cheer. 💛 Sign up now: https://bit.ly/46Lwi9v

DLD affects approximately 7.6% of all children in the UK. It’s a lifelong challenge with talking and understanding words, and it affects a child's whole life. Transform your classroom today. Access free resources and watch our #DLDDay webinar here▶️ https://bit.ly/4qivKks

DLD is lifelong and affects 7.6% of children in the UK, around two per classroom. Because you can’t see it, too many miss out on support. Your gift can train teachers and support families. 💛 Donate today: https://bit.ly/46WEPGy

Yesterday we launched our Pre-phonics Boost at a reception in Parliament hosted by @jessasatomp.bsky.social! Pre-phonics Boost is an online resource to help pupils access phonics so they can start their reading journey with confidence. Learn more 👉 speechandlanguage.org.uk/educators-an...

🎧 New episode alert! Our Director of Policy and Evidence, Louisa Reeves, joins Dr Shaddai Tembo on the TTS Talking | Early Years podcast to chat all things speech and language. Perfect for anyone passionate about early years and helping every child find their voice. 👉 https://bit.ly/3jQSMl7

Speech and language challenges go hand in hand with both poverty and SEND. We need the Government to help schools spot these challenges and put in extra support quickly. Email your MP and press SEND on a future where every voice is heard.⬇️ speechandlanguage.eaction.org.uk/transforming...

We welcome this announcement, and it's great to see speech and language included! The NHS website has lots of advice, but it would be nice if the @departmentforedu.bsky.social also had information for new parents about speech and language development from birth. www.gov.uk/government/n...

Do you work with families of children in #EarlyYears? Our 'Introduction to speech, language and communication skills in the early years' EYSEND workshop took place in July and the webcast is available now!💻🎞️ Watch here and browse our other workshops👇 https://bit.ly/3UhnG5d

Registration is open for the 2025 EYSEND National Seminar: Loving all languages!🌎💬 If you work in early years, join us to learn about supporting and identifying bilingual children with speech and language challenges! Secure your spot now >> https://t.co/jpShYtNBfn

Nearly 75% of teachers know very little or nothing at all about Developmental Language Disorder (DLD). With #2in30 children affected by DLD, it's vital that they're identified, supported and understood. Join our webinar for educators ahead of #DLDDay👇 https://bit.ly/4gvUvoF

Think you can learn to sign a song in 30 days? Join Sign up to sing, our festive fundraising challenge with a twist! The more money you raise for the two million children with speech and language challenges, the more goodies you’ll get👀 Get started >> https://bit.ly/46Lwi9v

Thank you for speaking up about this @claireyoungmp.bsky.social 👏 78% of teachers say children with speech and language challenges are being unfairly punished. These children need support, not sanctions! Sign our petition for fairer schools today: https://bit.ly/44cYbYp

Developmental Language Disorder affects 7.6% of children in the UK. But you can't see DLD, and too many children are being left out, let down, and misunderstood. 💔 Will you donate to help young people face the future with confidence ahead of #DLDDay? https://bit.ly/46WEPGy

Educators and professionals 👋 Join us at Meath School’s professional visit day to see communication-first classrooms in action and hear from specialist staff on practical tools that help the 1 in 5 children with speech and language challenges. Register: https://bit.ly/3Wjw84c

⚠️ 1 in 4 children with SEND face challenges with talking and understanding words. Too often, they don’t get the support they need to learn, grow and thrive. 📩 We need your help! Will you tell your MP to press SEND on a future where every voice is heard? https://bit.ly/3KJ2CSO

This #WorldMentalHealthDay, help every child thrive. 🌱 Our new course for primary educators explores how speech and language challenges link with mental health and wellbeing, with practical classroom strategies. Start learning today: https://bit.ly/3F83Rc5

Some children need a little extra help to reach their potential. 🗨️ Early Talk Boost is a fun, small-group approach that builds attention, vocabulary and confidence, with easy ideas for families too. Join settings in Ireland already changing young lives: https://bit.ly/4occcMu

Coming to you live from the Tes SEND Show, stand f10! We'll be here today and tomorrow with lots of products and programmes to showcase, including our wonderful Talk Boost series🐯✨ Do drop by and have a chat with our friendly team! #TesSENDShow