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Speech Apraxia UK @speechapraxia.bsky.social · 20d

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

Petition: Create a National Strategy for Childhood Apraxia Of Speech (CAS)

We want the Government to create and fund a National Strategy for CAS, which should include: - Increase education of CAS. - Set up and fund a working group of experts and families to advise Government...

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Marie Gascoigne @mariegascoigne.bsky.social · Jul 17

Thanks to all of you Concept Cat coaches and also @bibianawigley.bsky.social @clairethomas.bsky.social Michele Seidler, Victoria Riley, Alison Hanson for outstanding project management behind the scenes!

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Marie Gascoigne @mariegascoigne.bsky.social · Jul 17

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

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NAPLIC @naplic.bsky.social · Apr 8

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

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The Balanced System @balancedsystem.bsky.social · Mar 29

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

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The Balanced System @balancedsystem.bsky.social · Mar 29

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

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NAPLIC @naplic.bsky.social · Mar 29

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

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A Time to Talk… @atimetotalk-salt.bsky.social · Mar 29

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 💜

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sarahmezey.bsky.social @sarahmezey.bsky.social · Mar 29

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 ✨

The Balanced System @balancedsystem.bsky.social · Mar 29

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...

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Talking Mats @talkingmats.bsky.social · Mar 29

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 !

The Balanced System @balancedsystem.bsky.social · Mar 29

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...

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NAPLIC @naplic.bsky.social · Mar 29

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

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Marie Gascoigne @mariegascoigne.bsky.social · Mar 29

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

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Marie Gascoigne @mariegascoigne.bsky.social · Mar 29

#naplic25

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Marie Gascoigne @mariegascoigne.bsky.social · Mar 29

Forgot the tag! #naplic25

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Marie Gascoigne @mariegascoigne.bsky.social · Mar 29

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??

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Marie Gascoigne @mariegascoigne.bsky.social · Mar 29

Getting to grips with tagging in bsky! Hope this is right!! @naplic.bsky.social @clairehoyle.bsky.social @afasic.bsky.social @clairethomas.bsky.social @sarahmezey.bsky.social @vjoffe.bsky.social @victoriawad.bsky.social @cristina-mckean.bsky.social @talkingmats.bsky.social @loiscameron.bsky.social

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NAPLIC @naplic.bsky.social · Mar 29

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

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The Balanced System @balancedsystem.bsky.social · Mar 29

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...

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Marie Gascoigne @mariegascoigne.bsky.social · Mar 29

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

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Information session : The Balanced System

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Marie Gascoigne @mariegascoigne.bsky.social · Mar 29

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

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Inclusion in Practice @inclusioninpractice.org.uk · Mar 15

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

Inclusion in Practice

An inclusive education hub, to bring together examples of what successful inclusion looks like in practice.

www.inclusioninpractice.org.uk

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Speech and Language UK @speechandlanguk.bsky.social · Feb 5

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.

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Bronwyn Hemsley @bronwynhemsley.bsky.social · Dec 8

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.

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Implications of a systematic review into GLP S6E44

Podcast Episode · Speak Up · 28/11/2024 · 43m

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NAPLIC @naplic.bsky.social · Dec 9

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

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Peter Just @peterdjust.bsky.social · Nov 28

😍 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...

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Decisions of the Petitions Committee, 26 November 2024 - Committees - UK Parliament

On 26 November 2024 the Committee considered e-petitions that had received over 100,000 signatures. The Committee also considered e-petitions that had received over 10,000 signatures and received a Go...

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