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Speech & Language Link @speechandlanguage.bsky.social · 14h

Tomorrow, we will be attending Early Years Foundation Stage Conference: Growing Up Well in Exeter!
She can’t wait to explore issues surrounding ‘the disadvantage gap’ with likeminded industry professionals and discuss how Speech & Language Link can help give all children the very best life chances!

Speech & Language Link @speechandlanguage.bsky.social · 5d

We're very busy and loving talking to you all! #NESCardiff2025

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Speech & Language Link @speechandlanguage.bsky.social · 5d

Here we are at NES in Cardiff! Come and visit Teddy or pick up a tote bag at stand 31!

Nancy, Yin, Frazer and Louise are all here to talk to you about how our packages can help your school!
Got questions about Little Link? Let us know, we want to spread the word about Ben and Teddy!

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SecEd @seced.bsky.social · 28d

SecEd Podcast: This episode offers a range of practical ideas, advice & examples for how we can identify & support students with speech, language, communication needs. Produced in partnership with our friends @speechandlanguage.bsky.social: buff.ly/r8drj7I #Inclusion #Teaching #SENCOs

SecEd Podcast: Speech, language & communication needs in the secondary school - SecEd

This episode offers a range of practical ideas and advice for identifying and supporting students with speech, language and communication needs (SLCN) in the secondary school.

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SecEd @seced.bsky.social · Sep 8

SecEd Podcast: This episode offers a range of practical ideas, advice & examples for how we can identify & support students with speech, language, communication needs. Produced in partnership with our friends @speechandlanguage.bsky.social: buff.ly/r8drj7I #Inclusion #Teaching #SENCOs

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Speech & Language Link @speechandlanguage.bsky.social · 23d

As speech and language specialists, we know the impact DLD can have when left undiagnosed.
A must-read from The Independent here: tinyurl.com/ym4rfjtn.

What is DLD? The little-known disorder as common as autism and dyslexia

Developmental language disorder is considered an invisible condition

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Speech & Language Link @speechandlanguage.bsky.social · Aug 14

You can listen now wherever you get podcasts, or on the SENDcast website!

See below below for links:
Website – thesendcast.com/better-oracy...

Spotify – open.spotify.com/episode/0vBd...

Apple podcasts – podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/b...

YouTube - www.youtube.com/watch?v=k2m9...

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Speech & Language Link @speechandlanguage.bsky.social · Aug 14

We are so excited to have two of our speech and language therapists, Yin Collighan and Louise Emerson on the @thesendcast.bsky.social. With Dale, they delve into the significance of oracy in schools and how enhancing speech and language skills can foster a more effective learning environment.

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Speech & Language Link @speechandlanguage.bsky.social · Jul 22

The summer holidays have begun and now is the time to recharge. For many teachers, this is also a chance to prepare for the new academic year.
Our latest blog focuses on how to prepare for the September transition, especially for students with SLCN. Read our top tips here: tinyurl.com/mrsmeanx

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Speech & Language Link @speechandlanguage.bsky.social · Jul 18

We will be closing the support site from 1st to 8th of August. We use this time to close the classes and all the group interventions and progress measures, ready for the new academic year. Please make sure that you have added all the outcomes before the rollover!

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Speech & Language Link @speechandlanguage.bsky.social · Jul 18

A huge WELL DONE to all our subscribers and Link Community members for another wonderful school year. We hope you enjoy a well-deserved summer break!

Remember, you can stay up to date with all our latest news by following us on social media and by joining The Link Community!

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Speech & Language Link @speechandlanguage.bsky.social · Jul 15

Want to join 1,000s of schools making a real difference for their students 👉: tinyurl.com/2j934r3a
#SEND #SLCN #EndOfTerm

Our Speech & Language Link SLCN Support

Speech & Language Link Support Packages and The Link CPD are all ready to help you support SLCN in your classroom today.

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Speech & Language Link @speechandlanguage.bsky.social · Jul 15

🗓️ Next term, we are excited to launch our nursery setting solution as well as our fastest, most accurate, standardised assessment for understanding of language on school entry. Meaning more children getting the support they need!

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Speech & Language Link @speechandlanguage.bsky.social · Jul 15

📞 And you’re never alone – this year, our SLCN Help Desk answered over 4,200 calls, offering expert advice and guidance from our team of specialist speech and language therapists.

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Speech & Language Link @speechandlanguage.bsky.social · Jul 15

📊 260,601 children aged 4–14 were screened for SLCN using our assessment tools!

✅ Which led to over 20,000 intervention groups either completed or underway – supporting tens of 1,000s of children with the help of our trusted tools.

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Speech & Language Link @speechandlanguage.bsky.social · Jul 15

A huge THANK YOU to all our subscribing schools for an incredible 2024–25 academic year!

Together, we've made a real difference in supporting children with speech, language and communication needs (SLCN), keep reading to hear more

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SecEd @seced.bsky.social · Jul 11

SecEd Podcast: Our new episode offers a range of practical ideas, advice & examples for how we can identify & support students with speech, language, communication needs. Produced in partnership with our friends @speechandlanguage.bsky.social buff.ly/OBbXwYj #Inclusion #Teaching #SENCOs

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Speech & Language Link @speechandlanguage.bsky.social · Jul 9

“SaLT services are often in a position where they have to ration what they can provide”
In this month’s Focus On from our Ultimate Guide to SLCN, we spotlight the vital role of speech and language therapists. Read the whole chapter here: tinyurl.com/3882prh9
#SALTs #SLCN #SEND

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SecEd @seced.bsky.social · Jul 6

SecEd Podcast: Our new episode offers a range of practical ideas, advice & examples for how we can identify & support students with speech, language, communication needs. Produced in partnership with our friends @speechandlanguage.bsky.social buff.ly/r8drj7I #Inclusion #Teaching #SENCOs

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Speech & Language Link @speechandlanguage.bsky.social · Jul 4

Today we are at nasen Live! Nancy Hamling is exhibiting alongside special guest, Teddy! We are so excited to hear from all of you like minded professionals to talk about your school’s needs!
Come and find us on stand 15 to grab a brand-new copy of The Link magazine!
#nasenlive #SLCN

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SecEd @seced.bsky.social · Jul 2

SecEd Podcast: Our new episode offers a range of practical ideas, advice & examples for how we can identify & support students with speech, language, communication needs. Produced in partnership with our friends @speechandlanguage.bsky.social: buff.ly/r8drj7I #Inclusion #Teaching #SENCOs

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Caroline Rowland @carorowland.bsky.social · Jun 18

What is common knowledge in your field but shocks outsiders?

There are two children in your child's classroom with a Developmental Language Disorder ... but probably no one, not even the teacher, knows who they are. kids.frontiersin.org/articles/10....

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Speech & Language Link @speechandlanguage.bsky.social · Jun 18

According to 'statistics' this can is the favourite treat of teachers. We were so intrigued we're conducting an experiment at the West Sussex SENCO conference. Many thanks from all of us at Speech & Language Link.
PS - Let us know if this is true for you too.
#ThankaTeacherDay #IYKYK #TrueOrFalse

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Speech & Language Link @speechandlanguage.bsky.social · Jun 12

Step two, providing early identification of SLCN, is absolutely vital for all schools throughout a students education. That's why we provide a whole school approach with our packages, from age 4-14.

Tes magazine @tesmagazine.bsky.social · Jun 11

The director of SEND at @bishopbewickcet.bsky.social‬ reveals the key steps the trust has taken to improve provision across its 39 schools

4 ways to create a cross-trust SEND strategy

The director of SEND at a 39-school trust explains the steps it has taken to improve provision and ensure consistency of support

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Speech & Language Link @speechandlanguage.bsky.social · Jun 9

The Link Secondary magazine is in schools!
Inside:
📚Get reading with advice on supporting language development with books
🚌Claire Chambers steers us toward school trips going more smoothly
Alert🚨, Organise📂, Calm😌 Ali Neal’s guidance on sensory circuits
FREE on our website: tinyurl.com/32c4wbvj

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