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Commtap @commtap.bsky.social · May 19

We will be at Communication Works South - acecentre.org.uk/communicatio... - this Thursday 22nd May. It would be lovely to see you there #AssistiveTechnology #AAC #CW2025 #GetSeen #education #curriculum #speechandlanguage

Communication Works 2025 | Ace Centre

Communication Works 2025 is a free live event allowing attendees the opportunity to see first-hand a range of assistive and accessible technology, communication tools, digital strategies, and person-c...

acecentre.org.uk

Commtap @commtap.bsky.social · May 14

Looking forward to being at Communication Works North this Friday ‪@acecentreuk.bsky.social

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Commtap @commtap.bsky.social · May 2

We are running a webinar on using symbols in mainstream teaching on 7th May - 3.45pm - 4.45pm. You can register here: events.teams.microsoft.com/event/6b6a06...

Commtap @commtap.bsky.social · Apr 7

We'll be at Communication Works North - 16 May 2025, and Communication Works South - 22 May 2025. It would be lovely to see you there and chat about using symbols in mainstream, SLCN resources and key word signing. acecentre.org.uk/communicatio... #GetSeen #CW2025 #CommunicationWorks2025

Communication Works 2025 | Ace Centre

Communication Works 2025 is a free live event allowing attendees the opportunity to see first-hand a range of assistive and accessible technology, communication tools, digital strategies, and person-c...

acecentre.org.uk

Commtap @commtap.bsky.social · Mar 31

Oh dear, looks like more de-prioritisation of speech and language deveopment

Jane Harris @janeharrislondon.bsky.social · Mar 31

Today is a terrible and very confusing day. A Government that supposedly prioritises young children's development has let the Early Years Professional Development Programme close - without any explanation to children, families or early years staff.
🤞🤞🤞 this can be reversed at the #SpendingReview.

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Commtap @commtap.bsky.social · Mar 31

Lovely summary for supporting communication in education settings

Kate Starr (she/her) 🏳️‍🌈 @katestarrslcn.bsky.social · Mar 30

Here is my evidence-informed resource I shared at the #NAPLIC25 conference yesterday. Top tips to help settings support communication. Essential for pupils with #DevLangDis & beneficial to all 💜 Feel free to share with others ☺️

A series of 4 infographics developed using materials from the 'Better Communication Research Programme' inc. 'Communication Supporting Classrooms (CSC) tool' (Dockrell et al., 2012). https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/better-communication-research-programme

The 3 parts of a Communication Supportive Environment

Help children & young people's Speech, Language and Communication grow through the communicative environment your setting provides. Take a look at this collection of four infographics for some of the key features of each part.
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Communication Supporting Environments benefit ALL pupils!

Language Learning Opportunities

Plan daily activities across the curriculum that support the development of language and communication.

Language Learning Environments

The way the physical environment is set up and managed can help or hinder language and communication.

Language Learning Interactions

The way that adults in your setting communicate with pupils makes a huge difference. With effective strategies consistently in place, pupils will understand more, follow instructions better and answer questions more successfully.

created by Kate Starr KateStarrSLCN@gmail.com

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Commtap @commtap.bsky.social · Mar 31

Lovely to see @sltworcs.bsky.social here!

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Commtap @commtap.bsky.social · Mar 31

A letter which Commtap also signed appeared in the Daily Mail last week

Speech and Language UK @speechandlanguk.bsky.social · Mar 25

Unless their ability to develop speech, language and communication skills is prioritised, children from areas of disadvantage or with special needs are being set up to fail - our letter in today's Daily Mail:

Image of printed clipping from the Daily Mail, showing a letter to editor from Jane Harris, CEO of Speech and Language UK, about the absence of speech and language skills in the interim curriculum review.

Commtap @commtap.bsky.social · Mar 19

It looks like the pages about speech, language and communication have gone missing from the Department for Education's interim curriculum review. Parents, and surely also the prime minister, will be disappointed. www.linkedin.com/posts/speech...

#curriculum #education #speechandlanguage | Speech and Language UK

Speech, language and communication skills are missing from the interim curriculum review... we're not sure what's going on but, the Department for Education…

www.linkedin.com

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Commtap @commtap.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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Commtap @commtap.bsky.social · Dec 17

That´s really impressive!

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Commtap @commtap.bsky.social · Oct 9

Well, that should be 11th and 12th October - probably using last year's calendar or something

Commtap @commtap.bsky.social · Oct 9

We'll be at the TES SEND show in London on Friday 10th and Saturday 11th October

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Commtap @commtap.bsky.social · Sep 20

Just getting ready for the TES SEND show ... looks like we need a new banner

Commtap @commtap.bsky.social · Sep 17

Hello everyone! Neil has just spent a wonderful two months in Spain and is looking forward to the new academic year of clinical tutoring at City St. Georges and more work on the Symboliser for PowerPoint software

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