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DamsonEd @damsoned.bsky.social · 5h

Brilliant!
This should be mandatory for all head teachers and school senior leaders.

bsky.app/profile/ioe....

UCL Institute of Education @ioe.bsky.social · 6h

In a world where disagreement often leads to division, how can we Disagree Well?

The new Disagreeing Well online course explores
• Practical strategies for respectful dialogue
• Tools to stay grounded
• Real-world examples

Free and online for all:
www.ucl.ac.uk/about/disagree...

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Moor House Research & Training Institute @moorhouseinstitute.com · 1d

🚨 Only 6 days until #DLDday 💜💛

Today we're sharing @radld.bsky.social ambassador, Shelbi's, brilliant "You can't see DLD" video.

We challenge you to share this with one person you think may never have heard of #DLD.

#DevLangDis #YouCantSeeDLD #DLDAwareness

youtu.be/R7Wd1X-RAek?...

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Lisa Archibald @larchiba.bsky.social · 1d

Great tip was to engage children in activity FIRST & THEN talking. Kids love activity - they don't want to just sit & talk. Also, they wonder why we (adults) all ask them the same questions ... like what grade are you in? Do you do sports? (Yup, those are the questions I ask!)

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Lisa Archibald @larchiba.bsky.social · 1d

With a better-late-than-never mindset, I've just listened to Aiofe Gallagher's 2024 Dorothy Bishop DLD lecture. So many good points about listening to children (adults are bad at it) & their right to be a part of decisions about their lives. #DevLangDis @radld.bsky.social

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NAPLIC @naplic.bsky.social · 2d

#DLDday is next week so please help us to raise awareness of DLD (Developmental Language Disorder) by going crazy on social media.
Together we can make a difference!
#DevLangDis

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RADLD-Raising Awareness for Developmental Language Disorder @radld.bsky.social · 2d

Make your own 'DLD passport' for students with DD (Developmental Language Disorder) to insert in their pencil case or school planner.

Just click on this link

www.canva.com/design/DAGzs...

#DLDday is Friday October 17th 2025. Theme: You can't see DLD. radld.org #DevLangDis

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EngagewithDLD @edldproject.bsky.social · 2d

Happy Friday E-DLD followers! Today’s post is a reminder that it’s only a week to go until DLD awareness day 2025. Make sure to check back every day next week to get involved in raising awareness for DLD!

#DevLangDis #DLD #DLDday #youcantseeDLD #DLDawareness

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Word Aware @wordaware.bsky.social · 2d

Great work. I look forward to seeing more photos.

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NAPLIC @naplic.bsky.social · 2d

#DLDay is coming in just one week's time. It's the perfect time to find out more about DLD (Developmental Language Disorder). Check out information on our website here: www.naplic.org.uk/developmenta...
Schools, families, professionals! Something for everyone.
#DevLangDis

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RADLD-Raising Awareness for Developmental Language Disorder @radld.bsky.social · 2d

#DLDday is just one week away. Friday October 17th 2025.

Things you can do:
1: Engage with our social media: Facebook, Instagram , BlueSky and TikTok.
2: Share our fact sheets: radld.org/about/dld/dl...
3: Share the DLD quiz: radld.org/about/dld/dl...

#DevLangDis

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Dr Susan Ebbels @susanebbels.bsky.social · 2d

Read this thread if you are unsure what DLD (Developmental Language Disorder) is

#DevLangDis

Word Aware @wordaware.bsky.social · 13d

#DLDday is coming, so I’m starting a thread over a few days.

DLD (Developmental Language Disorder) is all about spoken language. Words and sentences are tricky for people with DLD. And people don’t grow out of it.
#DevLangDis @radld.bsky.social

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Word Aware @wordaware.bsky.social · 2d

still a few more to add to the thread!

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Word Aware @wordaware.bsky.social · 2d

If only we could achieve that!

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Word Aware @wordaware.bsky.social · 2d

DLD (Developmental Language Disorder) exists in every language, but identification requires care as it can be both over and under identified.
Speaking multiple languages does not cause DLD!
#DLDday #DevLangDis @radld.bsky.social

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Word Aware @wordaware.bsky.social · 2d

Pleasant surprise today when listening to a podcast .
'Word Aware should be in every classroom in every school.' Angela Cosby, specialist SLCN teacher.
We know we're heading in the right direction when experienced professionals say this!
@lang4think.bsky.social
open.spotify.com/episode/4kFK...

Spotify – Web Player

open.spotify.com

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Word Aware @wordaware.bsky.social · 2d

Reading is a sign of wider societal issues and so it can't all be left to schools to sort. The UK really has some deep thinking to do.

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Word Aware @wordaware.bsky.social · 2d

It’s easy to focus on the negatives but people with DLD (Developmental Language Disorder) have strengths too. They just need opportunities to show them! #DLDday #DevLangDis @radld.bsky.social

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Word Aware @wordaware.bsky.social · 2d

People with DLD (Developmental Language Disorder) need to work hard, and when so few know about DLD they face many barriers. All that takes a toll on mental health.
More awareness would really make a difference! #DLDday #DevLangDis #WorldMentalHealthDay @radld.bsky.social

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Word Aware @wordaware.bsky.social · 2d

I love this video.

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RADLD-Raising Awareness for Developmental Language Disorder @radld.bsky.social · 2d

It's #WorldMentalHealthDay today so we're sharing this excellent video by Professor Courtenay Norbury explaining how language impacts on mental health.

youtu.be/-orJLnCgGJw?...

And of course #DLDday is coming next week! Friday October 17th.
radld.org
#DevLangDis

Why is language important for mental health?

In 'WORDS FOR WELLBEING ANIMATION' Professor Courtenay Norbury talks about the connections between Developmental Language Disorder and social, emotional and mental health difficulties. And…

youtu.be

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Word Aware @wordaware.bsky.social · 2d

How do we change things for the better?

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RADLD-Raising Awareness for Developmental Language Disorder @radld.bsky.social · 2d

#DLDday is just one week away. Friday October 17th 2025.

Things you can do:
1: Engage with our social media: Facebook, Instagram , BlueSky and TikTok.
2: Share our fact sheets: radld.org/about/dld/dl...
3: Share the DLD quiz: radld.org/about/dld/dl...

#DevLangDis

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Patrick - Here for the craic 👍🏼 @patrickopatrick.bsky.social · 3d

You’ll be staggered when you read this great post by TeeDixie👇🏼👌🏼

It shows how effective the media has been, in painting labour as a shit show in Govt, and glossing over how terrible the Tories were

TeeDixie 📎 @teedixie.bsky.social · 3d

I was quite surprised, given the amount of negative press that would have you believe that this government is the worst we’ve had yet.

I’ll put the link in the next post but given we had a complete shit show with the Tories, this is astonishing. Do reshare or bookmark the link, it’s handy.

Under the last Tory Govt, elected in 2019, of 42 Manifesto Pledges, only
2 were delivered in 5 years.
Under the current Labour Govt, elected in 2024, of 83 Manifesto Pledges, 57 are delivered (18), on track (19), or in process (20).
In 1 year.
(FullFact Tracker)

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Word Aware @wordaware.bsky.social · 2d

And then what happens to those who don't meet the standard? They get more and more phonics, without addressing the underlying needs. And whilst missing out on other learning opportunities

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Word Aware @wordaware.bsky.social · 2d

We need more papers like this!