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Open Research at York @uoyopenres.bsky.social · 7d

A collaboration between @profkepickett.bsky.social, KCL and Harvard reveals how an unequal distribution of wealth in society is associated with altered connections and reduced surface area in the brains of children 🧠

#openaccess paper in Nature Mental Health doi.org/10.1038/s442... 🔓 📄

Societal inequality linked to structural brain changes in children

Income inequality in society has been linked to structural changes in the brains of children who go on to experience poorer mental health.

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SUNRAY @sunray-york.bsky.social · 8d

They also have lots of *free* resources to use across KS2, KS3, and KS4, which we've recently added to the SUNRAY Resources page. You can access them directly here ldpedagogy.york.ac.uk/resources

Language-Driven Pedagogy - Resources

Resources

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SUNRAY @sunray-york.bsky.social · 8d

There are some fantastic CPD opportunities for secondary school MFL teachers here, developed by the Language-Driven Pedagogy team 👇

Language-Driven Pedagogy @ldpedagogy.bsky.social · Sep 1

📢NEW CPD for autumn 2025! Join Rachel Hawkes
this autumn/winter for 4 practical sessions on boosting confidence and creativity and preparing students for the new GCSE. KS3 strategies, phonics, grammar, listening, and more.

👉Book now: york.ac.uk/education/re...

#MFL #CPD #GCSE

Continuing Professional Development

The partnership between The University of York and the Cam Academy Trust strives to bring together research and practice to improve language curriculum design and pedagogy, leading to a higher take up...

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SUNRAY @sunray-york.bsky.social · 9d

Plus this week our very own @hannahhobson.bsky.social will be giving an online talk on camouflaging in developmental language disorder. It's a ticketed event (£10) to raise money for a good cause, and you can watch live or access the recording!

RADLD-Raising Awareness for Developmental Language Disorder @radld.bsky.social · 9d

Join us THIS THURSDAY in finding out all the latest information on camouflaging/masking in DLD with Dr Hannah Hobson

Tickets via Eventbrite
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-2025-d...

#DLDDay is Friday October17th. Theme: 'you can't see DLD' so let's join together and make it visible.

#DevLangDis

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SUNRAY @sunray-york.bsky.social · 9d

This looks a great webinar! 45 minutes of your time to learn how to spot language difficulties in the classroom.

Speech and Language UK @speechandlanguk.bsky.social · 9d

Almost 700k children in England have #DLD, struggling to join in jokes, share stories or ask for help at school. With the right training, teachers can spot challenges early.

Sign up for our free #DLDDay webinar: https://bit.ly/4gvUvoF

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Alex Quigley @alexjquigley.bsky.social · 15d

The Department for Education ‘Areas of Research Interest: 2025 have been released. Just some of the topics include:

- SEND
- Working with parents and families
- Belonging
- Using technology for learning
- Attendance

…and more. The priorities and emphasis are clear.

www.gov.uk/government/p...

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Lenny Henry @lennyhenryofficial.bsky.social · 28d

I'll be hosting a 500 Words BBC Live Lesson at 11am on 24 September for primary schools. Tell every teacher you know! #BBC500Words #BBCLiveLessons

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Speech and Language UK @speechandlanguk.bsky.social · 15d

Too many children with speech and language challenges are being left out and left behind at school.

Today, we’ve launched our own white paper – because Government must get SEND reform right.

Share it with your MP today👇
https://speechandlanguage.org.uk/the-issue/our-campaigns/transforming-send/

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Ellen Lavender (she/they) @ellenrlavender.bsky.social · 17d

I'm looking for secondary schools in the Yorkshire area to take part in an intervention to help children critically engage with sexist content online!
If you know any teachers or schools that might be interested, please ask them to drop me an email on [email protected] for more information :)

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SUNRAY @sunray-york.bsky.social · Jul 28

Hi there! If you're a teacher in/near York, we'd really love your input on a research event we're considering for 2026. We want to know whether it would be of interest, & what should be included. If you have 5 mins to spare, please let us know via this short survey! docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

Schools Research Exchange Day

We would like to establish an annual event to showcase the research-related activities happening in/around York, and shape future directions for research in the local community. This survey asks for t...

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Word Aware @wordaware.bsky.social · Jul 1

Working with adults with DLD network meeting is on July 9th.
Open to all who work in this field or who wish to.
Book your place via Eventbrite:
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/working-wi...
#DevLangDis

working with adults with DLD professionals network

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York Festival of Ideas @yorkfestofideas.bsky.social · Jul 1

Looking for inspiration and fresh ideas?

Our amazing 2025 talks on YouTube will ignite your curiosity and expand your horizons! From thought leaders to everyday heroes, there's a talk for everyone.

Tune in and get inspired today.
youtube.com/yorkideas

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Dr Hannah Hobson @hannahhobson.bsky.social · Jun 24

youtu.be/Ko6sFea3v0w?...

Feel free to share - our guide is appropriate for mental health professionals working with adults or children (it’s important to remember many children with language problems continue to have communication needs as adults)

Developmental Language Disorder (DLD): a guide for mental heath practitioners

YouTube video by RADLD

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Dr Hannah Hobson @hannahhobson.bsky.social · Jun 24

Great to see the link between language and mental health considered on the BBC - and amazing of Siouxsie to share her experiences www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

We have video guides for mental health practitioners about language problems and mental health - see below!

Children with speech issues risk poor mental health, charity says

Speech and Language UK says some children can struggle to categorise and communicate how they feel.

www.bbc.co.uk

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SUNRAY @sunray-york.bsky.social · Jun 24

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SUNRAY @sunray-york.bsky.social · Jun 19

📣 *New resource!* Academics & practitioners at the University of York have developed a free online course to support individuals in recognising and responding to mental health concerns in children/young people. You can access it via our staff training resources page sunray.york.ac.uk/workshops-an...

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Voice 21 @voice21oracy.bsky.social · Jun 18

What a decade it's been for #oracy. Ten years ago, we set out to put speaking, listening, and communication where they belong — right at the heart of education.

So, how’s it going? Let’s take a look 🧵👇

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Voice 21 @voice21oracy.bsky.social · Jun 18

🚀 Our special ten year anniversary Impact Report, launched yesterday, looking back at the changes we've made, schools we've worked with and lives we've touched over that time.

View it here 👇
voice21.org/ten-years-of...

Ten Years of Impact - Voice 21

Learn more about who our Voice 21 Oracy Schools are and how they are achieving a high-quality oracy education. We are committed to improving access to a high-quality oracy education for those students...

voice21.org

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SUNRAY @sunray-york.bsky.social · Jun 5

If you're interested in @ellenrlavender.bsky.social's work more broadly, you can sign up to be contacted about future opportunities via the QR code below.

Ellen Lavender (she/they) @ellenrlavender.bsky.social · Jun 5

Hello! I'm looking for teachers to take part in upcoming research projects for my PhD. If you're a teacher interested in taking part the link is here: york.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...
I'd appreciate it if you could share with any teachers you know too who might be interested!

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SUNRAY @sunray-york.bsky.social · Jun 5

Two new research opportunities! @ellenrlavender.bsky.social & team have developed a lesson to encourage adolescents to critically engage with sexist social media content. They are looking for (a) teacher feedback via focus groups, & (b) Year 7 classes to trial. See sunray.york.ac.uk/research-opp...

SUNRAY - Research Opportunities

Research opportunities York has active research in children’s language and literacy, mathematics, learning and memory, mental health and wellbeing, neurodevelopmental disorders, sleep, social develop...

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SUNRAY @sunray-york.bsky.social · May 23

*New study klaxon!* 📣 @emmacsullivan.bsky.social is looking for pupils aged 12-19 to participate in a short survey on smartphone use, sleep, and wellbeing. Please find more details on our Research Opportunities page if your school might be able to help sunray.york.ac.uk/research-opp...

SUNRAY - Research Opportunities

Research opportunities York has active research in children’s language and literacy, mathematics, learning and memory, mental health and wellbeing, neurodevelopmental disorders, sleep, social develop...

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DamsonEd @damsoned.bsky.social · May 8

It’s good to see this issue get the attention it deserves. It has been a long time coming…

@naplic.bsky.social @liftlessons.bsky.social @wordaware.bsky.social
@jeangrosscbe.bsky.social

www.tes.com/magazine/ana...

What schools are doing to tackle the speech and language ‘crisis’

The number of children with speech and language challenges is soaring. And not all of these pupils have SEND. Experts tell Ellen Peirson-Hagger how in-school intervention is possible - and highly effe...

www.tes.com

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SUNRAY @sunray-york.bsky.social · May 2

Hot of the press! Our summer newsletter is now out and hopefully awaiting you in your inbox. drive.google.com/file/d/1751Y... If it's not and you'd like it to be, you can sign up to SUNRAY here sunray.york.ac.uk/join-the-net...

SUNRAY_Newsletter_3_Summer25.pdf

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Caroline Rowland @carorowland.bsky.social · Apr 11

Lovely post for parents by LuCiD's Dr Sam Durrant on the BBC's Tiny Happy People site. With a brief mention of my 'virtuous spiral' idea of cognitive development at the end :) www.bbc.co.uk/tiny-happy-p...

Understanding Cognitive Development: Different Stages and Piaget’s Theory

What is cognitive development? Expert Dr Samantha Durrant answers parents' questions around this tricky subject, and how it affects babies, toddlers and preschoolers.

www.bbc.co.uk

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SUNRAY @sunray-york.bsky.social · Apr 10

We've been busy getting the summer term newsletter ready for circulation after the Easter break! Yorkshire-based teachers and related practitioners, please do sign up here to be first to hear of opportunities for your school! sunray.york.ac.uk/join-the-net...

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