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The Balanced System
@balancedsystem.bsky.social
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The Balanced System - an outcomes based, whole system approach to understanding & responding to population need. Developed by @mariegascoigne.bsky.social over 20 yrs - roots in meeting SLCN in CYP populations but now applied across sectors, domains & ages
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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
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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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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NAPLIC @naplic.bsky.social · Mar 29
#oracy is learning through talk, listening and communication and learning to talk, listen and communicate. #NAPLIC25
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NAPLIC @naplic.bsky.social · Mar 29
And with photo!
#Oracy has been around since the 1960s.
Agreed definition: oracy is articulating ideas, developing understanding and engaging with others through speaking, listening and communication
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NAPLIC @naplic.bsky.social · Mar 29
Final speaker at #NAPLIC25, but of course not least is @amygaunt.bsky.social from @voice21oracy.bsky.social talking about how #oracy education can support children with DLD. #DevLangDis
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A Time to Talk… @atimetotalk-salt.bsky.social · Mar 29
And this is why we’re here at #NAPLIC25… Tanaya brilliantly shared her experiences as a young adult with DLD. Sadly she is not alone in her experiences of the education system with #DevLangDis But oh wow! Not a dry eye in the house after that amazing song!! 🤩 Thank you Tanaya!! 🌟 🙏 🙏
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AFASIC @afasic.bsky.social · Mar 18
Afasic Young Ambassador Amelia, diagnosed with DLD (Developmental Language Disorder) aged 6. Amelia explains DLD in her own words and unique style. If your child has been diagnosed or is waiting for a diagnosis this could be a helpful video to watch. To find out more please visit www.afasic.org.uk
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NAPLIC @naplic.bsky.social · Mar 29
Great take home message that we need to take on children's perspectives when we think about children with #DevLangDis friendships.
Need to work collaboratively
Thank you @drjennyg.bsky.social #NAPLIC25
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Talking Mats @talkingmats.bsky.social · Mar 29
They do but the process of doing a well structured Talking Mat often supports understanding. It helps breaks meaning into bite sized chunks and a skilled listener can give their thinker increased coherence to a conversation. The framework scaffolds comprehension & reduces processing load
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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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NAPLIC @naplic.bsky.social · Mar 29
'Unless you've been through it, you don't really understand the power of the diagnosis.' @1hannahharvey.bsky.social at #NAPLIC25 #DevLangDis
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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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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 !
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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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NAPLIC @naplic.bsky.social · Mar 29
'DLD and me' is a useful tool for deepening understanding of self. From this self advocacy can grow.
One student made a list of strategies to give to supply teachers. But these strategies need to be personalised #DevLangDis #NAPLIC25
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NAPLIC @naplic.bsky.social · Mar 29
Talking Mats is a fantastic tool. @talkingmats.bsky.social
These examples are from the RCSLT DLD research priorities. But children need to fully understand the concepts being discussed. #DevLangDis #NAPLIC25
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NAPLIC @naplic.bsky.social · Mar 29
At #NAPLIC25 with @amandafiner.bsky.social about listening to children with #DevLangDis.
Start off with the UN rights of the child, Children and Families Act, EHCP processes.
All promote listening to children and young people, but how well do we do it?
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The Balanced System @balancedsystem.bsky.social · Mar 29
Course you are! 😂
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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
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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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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The Balanced System @balancedsystem.bsky.social · Mar 29
BibianaWigley & Sarah Miller ready #naplic25 with eg of how #balancedsystem is supporting transformation for CYP with SLCN. Will be joined by Hester Mackay from Kent if you want to hear about impact of strategic roll out in KCC
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