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Publisher of speech and language resources for teachers, speech therapists/pathologists and parents
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"Claiming there is an ‘over-diagnosis’ of our children is a cheap, unchecked attempt to grab a headline." In reality, thousands of families face record waits in a system that makes getting support very difficult.
Read our response to Policy Exchange's Out of Control report⬇️
https://bit.ly/47jXHkQ
Read our response to Policy Exchange's Out of Control report⬇️
https://bit.ly/47jXHkQ
Speech and Language UK: Policy Exchange’s Out of Control report would strip children of an education and put families out of work
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August 28, 2025 at 9:44 AM
"Claiming there is an ‘over-diagnosis’ of our children is a cheap, unchecked attempt to grab a headline." In reality, thousands of families face record waits in a system that makes getting support very difficult.
Read our response to Policy Exchange's Out of Control report⬇️
https://bit.ly/47jXHkQ
Read our response to Policy Exchange's Out of Control report⬇️
https://bit.ly/47jXHkQ
Looking for an overview of how Black Sheep Press resources can support speech and language therapy?
Our Guide is here to help.
Perfect for the new term.
The guide is FREE to download. Download now:
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Our Guide is here to help.
Perfect for the new term.
The guide is FREE to download. Download now:
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August 27, 2025 at 10:26 AM
Looking for an overview of how Black Sheep Press resources can support speech and language therapy?
Our Guide is here to help.
Perfect for the new term.
The guide is FREE to download. Download now:
www.blacksheeppress.co.uk/wp-content/u... #DLD #devlangdis #senco
Our Guide is here to help.
Perfect for the new term.
The guide is FREE to download. Download now:
www.blacksheeppress.co.uk/wp-content/u... #DLD #devlangdis #senco
Suze Leitao and her team have explored the development of expressive narrative using Peter and the Cat. Their research provides a valuable reference dataset to guide goal setting and therapy planning.
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August 7, 2025 at 9:30 AM
Suze Leitao and her team have explored the development of expressive narrative using Peter and the Cat. Their research provides a valuable reference dataset to guide goal setting and therapy planning.
www.blacksheeppress.co.uk/product/narr....
www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.....
www.blacksheeppress.co.uk/product/narr....
www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.....
Research highlights the value of using Peter and the Cat to explore the development of expressive narrative in English speaking children aged 5–7. If you're using Peter and the Cat in your setting, this research is a must read... . #DevLangDis @suze-freogirl.bsky.social
FINALLY OUT in #IJSLP www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....
Narrative production in English speaking children aged 5–7 years with typical language development and developmental language disorder: Development of a reference data set
#DevLangDis @blacksheeppress.bsky.social @samueldcalder.bsky.social
Narrative production in English speaking children aged 5–7 years with typical language development and developmental language disorder: Development of a reference data set
#DevLangDis @blacksheeppress.bsky.social @samueldcalder.bsky.social
Narrative production in English speaking children aged 5–7 years with typical language development and developmental language disorder: Development of a reference data set
We explored the development of expressive narrative using Peter and the Cat. We aimed to support clinicians to capture information about functional language use by providing a reference data set to...
www.tandfonline.com
August 6, 2025 at 10:31 AM
Research highlights the value of using Peter and the Cat to explore the development of expressive narrative in English speaking children aged 5–7. If you're using Peter and the Cat in your setting, this research is a must read... . #DevLangDis @suze-freogirl.bsky.social
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FINALLY OUT in #IJSLP www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....
Narrative production in English speaking children aged 5–7 years with typical language development and developmental language disorder: Development of a reference data set
#DevLangDis @blacksheeppress.bsky.social @samueldcalder.bsky.social
Narrative production in English speaking children aged 5–7 years with typical language development and developmental language disorder: Development of a reference data set
#DevLangDis @blacksheeppress.bsky.social @samueldcalder.bsky.social
Narrative production in English speaking children aged 5–7 years with typical language development and developmental language disorder: Development of a reference data set
We explored the development of expressive narrative using Peter and the Cat. We aimed to support clinicians to capture information about functional language use by providing a reference data set to...
www.tandfonline.com
August 4, 2025 at 8:05 AM
FINALLY OUT in #IJSLP www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....
Narrative production in English speaking children aged 5–7 years with typical language development and developmental language disorder: Development of a reference data set
#DevLangDis @blacksheeppress.bsky.social @samueldcalder.bsky.social
Narrative production in English speaking children aged 5–7 years with typical language development and developmental language disorder: Development of a reference data set
#DevLangDis @blacksheeppress.bsky.social @samueldcalder.bsky.social
Jamie Oliver is tackling how the education system is failing dyslexic. Awareness is the first step, and even if this is only the beginning of the revolution, it’s well overdue ...
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339K views · 9K reactions | Did you know out of 100 kids, at least 10 are dyslexic, but only 2 are diagnosed at school...early identification changes lives. Without it, kids struggle with confidence, ...
Did you know out of 100 kids, at least 10 are dyslexic, but only 2 are diagnosed at school...early identification changes lives. Without it, kids struggle with confidence, self-esteem, and anxiety....
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June 10, 2025 at 10:44 AM
Jamie Oliver is tackling how the education system is failing dyslexic. Awareness is the first step, and even if this is only the beginning of the revolution, it’s well overdue ...
www.facebook.com/reel/9335269...
www.jamieoliver.com/we-need-to-t... #ComeOnBridget #campainfordyslexia
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Speech & Language Professionals have been championing narrative support for years, and Black Sheep Press has been right there with them!
Take a look at some of our resources ... www.blacksheeppress.co.uk #SLT #NarrativeSupport #SpeechAndLanguageResources
www.tes.com/magazine/tea...
Take a look at some of our resources ... www.blacksheeppress.co.uk #SLT #NarrativeSupport #SpeechAndLanguageResources
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Why oral language is the key to learning to write
Building children’s oral language, along with their motor skills, will make the challenge of learning to write less intimidating, explains Julian Grenier
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June 9, 2025 at 9:08 AM
Speech & Language Professionals have been championing narrative support for years, and Black Sheep Press has been right there with them!
Take a look at some of our resources ... www.blacksheeppress.co.uk #SLT #NarrativeSupport #SpeechAndLanguageResources
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Take a look at some of our resources ... www.blacksheeppress.co.uk #SLT #NarrativeSupport #SpeechAndLanguageResources
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Still some places left at #NDAS2025 conference - £65 and £55 for students including lunch and wine reception!
Fab keynote speakers on #neurodivergence and #school
Parallel sessions on #neurodiversity / #neurodevelopment and #autism #cognition #methology #sleep #mentalhealth #widerexperiences
Fab keynote speakers on #neurodivergence and #school
Parallel sessions on #neurodiversity / #neurodevelopment and #autism #cognition #methology #sleep #mentalhealth #widerexperiences
June 2, 2025 at 11:08 AM
Still some places left at #NDAS2025 conference - £65 and £55 for students including lunch and wine reception!
Fab keynote speakers on #neurodivergence and #school
Parallel sessions on #neurodiversity / #neurodevelopment and #autism #cognition #methology #sleep #mentalhealth #widerexperiences
Fab keynote speakers on #neurodivergence and #school
Parallel sessions on #neurodiversity / #neurodevelopment and #autism #cognition #methology #sleep #mentalhealth #widerexperiences
Around 2 million children in the UK struggle with speech and language - a shocking 35% rise over three years.
Great it is getting some coverage ...
Great it is getting some coverage ...
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...
@naplic.bsky.social @liftlessons.bsky.social @wordaware.bsky.social
@jeangrosscbe.bsky.social
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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
May 8, 2025 at 9:35 AM
Around 2 million children in the UK struggle with speech and language - a shocking 35% rise over three years.
Great it is getting some coverage ...
Great it is getting some coverage ...
OFFER - Just one day to go!!!!
Our new Auditory Memory Resource has been extremely popular! If you haven’t downloaded it yet, get 15% discount as a special offer.
Don’t miss out —download now using the code: AM1525 (Offer ends 29th April)
#DLD, #auditoryprocessing #audtorymemory
Our new Auditory Memory Resource has been extremely popular! If you haven’t downloaded it yet, get 15% discount as a special offer.
Don’t miss out —download now using the code: AM1525 (Offer ends 29th April)
#DLD, #auditoryprocessing #audtorymemory
April 28, 2025 at 9:57 AM
OFFER - Just one day to go!!!!
Our new Auditory Memory Resource has been extremely popular! If you haven’t downloaded it yet, get 15% discount as a special offer.
Don’t miss out —download now using the code: AM1525 (Offer ends 29th April)
#DLD, #auditoryprocessing #audtorymemory
Our new Auditory Memory Resource has been extremely popular! If you haven’t downloaded it yet, get 15% discount as a special offer.
Don’t miss out —download now using the code: AM1525 (Offer ends 29th April)
#DLD, #auditoryprocessing #audtorymemory
Check out our Auditory Memory Pack
Our popular pack for children aged 4 –11 years has been fully updated! Games and activities aimed at enhancing auditory memory, attention, and listening skills.
Find out more:
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#SLT, #auditoryprocessing, #memory
Our popular pack for children aged 4 –11 years has been fully updated! Games and activities aimed at enhancing auditory memory, attention, and listening skills.
Find out more:
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#SLT, #auditoryprocessing, #memory
April 7, 2025 at 8:53 AM
Check out our Auditory Memory Pack
Our popular pack for children aged 4 –11 years has been fully updated! Games and activities aimed at enhancing auditory memory, attention, and listening skills.
Find out more:
www.blacksheeppress.co.uk/whats-new/
#SLT, #auditoryprocessing, #memory
Our popular pack for children aged 4 –11 years has been fully updated! Games and activities aimed at enhancing auditory memory, attention, and listening skills.
Find out more:
www.blacksheeppress.co.uk/whats-new/
#SLT, #auditoryprocessing, #memory
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The new report from @thenfer.bsky.social proposes some recommendations to support early skill development🐣
We think the Government should take these on board and renew funding for the Early Years Professional Development Programme🗣
We think the Government should take these on board and renew funding for the Early Years Professional Development Programme🗣
April 3, 2025 at 3:47 PM
The new report from @thenfer.bsky.social proposes some recommendations to support early skill development🐣
We think the Government should take these on board and renew funding for the Early Years Professional Development Programme🗣
We think the Government should take these on board and renew funding for the Early Years Professional Development Programme🗣
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Frankie is an incredible artist. You'll see some of her work in this video. Frankie also has DLD (Developmental Language Disorder) and dyslexia.
Frankie has a strong message for us. For young people with DLD, she suggests 'Surround yourself with people who get you.' www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z8vg...
Frankie has a strong message for us. For young people with DLD, she suggests 'Surround yourself with people who get you.' www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z8vg...
Frankie's story: A lived experience of Developmental Language Disorder (DLD)
YouTube video by RADLD
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February 25, 2025 at 10:47 AM
Frankie is an incredible artist. You'll see some of her work in this video. Frankie also has DLD (Developmental Language Disorder) and dyslexia.
Frankie has a strong message for us. For young people with DLD, she suggests 'Surround yourself with people who get you.' www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z8vg...
Frankie has a strong message for us. For young people with DLD, she suggests 'Surround yourself with people who get you.' www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z8vg...
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The most clicked-on article from the January
@speechbite.bsky.social
newsletter was a systematic review looking at gestalt language processing and natural language acquisition bit.ly/4i45Eg9 It's open access! #SLPeeps #SLP2B #SLT #bskySPEECHIES
@speechbite.bsky.social
newsletter was a systematic review looking at gestalt language processing and natural language acquisition bit.ly/4i45Eg9 It's open access! #SLPeeps #SLP2B #SLT #bskySPEECHIES
February 17, 2025 at 4:10 AM
The most clicked-on article from the January
@speechbite.bsky.social
newsletter was a systematic review looking at gestalt language processing and natural language acquisition bit.ly/4i45Eg9 It's open access! #SLPeeps #SLP2B #SLT #bskySPEECHIES
@speechbite.bsky.social
newsletter was a systematic review looking at gestalt language processing and natural language acquisition bit.ly/4i45Eg9 It's open access! #SLPeeps #SLP2B #SLT #bskySPEECHIES
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Dr Hannah Harvey from Birmingham City University. With families of children with DLD.
‘Exploring diagnostic procedures in the UK, including enabling and obstructive factors’
Birmingham, 29/3 #NAPLIC25 #DevLangDis
naplic.org.uk/conferences
Speaker bio: bcu.ac.uk/research/our-people/f-i/hannah-harvey
‘Exploring diagnostic procedures in the UK, including enabling and obstructive factors’
Birmingham, 29/3 #NAPLIC25 #DevLangDis
naplic.org.uk/conferences
Speaker bio: bcu.ac.uk/research/our-people/f-i/hannah-harvey
January 24, 2025 at 10:46 AM
Dr Hannah Harvey from Birmingham City University. With families of children with DLD.
‘Exploring diagnostic procedures in the UK, including enabling and obstructive factors’
Birmingham, 29/3 #NAPLIC25 #DevLangDis
naplic.org.uk/conferences
Speaker bio: bcu.ac.uk/research/our-people/f-i/hannah-harvey
‘Exploring diagnostic procedures in the UK, including enabling and obstructive factors’
Birmingham, 29/3 #NAPLIC25 #DevLangDis
naplic.org.uk/conferences
Speaker bio: bcu.ac.uk/research/our-people/f-i/hannah-harvey
Introducing NEW Initial ch Sound Stories!
Perfect for children with sound production difficulties focusing on the /ch/ initial sound. Fun stories, activities & games that encourage sound production & keep learning enjoyable.
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Perfect for children with sound production difficulties focusing on the /ch/ initial sound. Fun stories, activities & games that encourage sound production & keep learning enjoyable.
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#DLD, #SLT #Phonics
ch Initial Sound Stories – Stories for sound production - Black Sheep Press
Illustrated stories, featuring /sh/ initial, providing a high frequency of targeted final speech sounds for production work.
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January 20, 2025 at 12:12 PM
Introducing NEW Initial ch Sound Stories!
Perfect for children with sound production difficulties focusing on the /ch/ initial sound. Fun stories, activities & games that encourage sound production & keep learning enjoyable.
www.blacksheeppress.co.uk/product/ch-i...
#DLD, #SLT #Phonics
Perfect for children with sound production difficulties focusing on the /ch/ initial sound. Fun stories, activities & games that encourage sound production & keep learning enjoyable.
www.blacksheeppress.co.uk/product/ch-i...
#DLD, #SLT #Phonics
What we know and don’t know about dyslexia and how teachers can help.
Dyslexia is one of the most misunderstood and contested areas of SEND. Yet children who find reading and spelling challenging are routinely given that label.
@damsoned.bsky.social and colleagues explain here what we know, what we don't and where teachers can help.
www.tes.com/magazine/tea...
@damsoned.bsky.social and colleagues explain here what we know, what we don't and where teachers can help.
www.tes.com/magazine/tea...
Dyslexia: the myths, the facts and how teachers can help
Some of the world’s leading reading and dyslexia experts have now agreed a definition of what dyslexia is, steps to diagnosis and schools’ role in the process
www.tes.com
January 9, 2025 at 10:58 AM
What we know and don’t know about dyslexia and how teachers can help.
www.theguardian.com/education/20...
John Wright highlights three improvements that parents and professionals should fight for with regard to the process for obtaining EHCPs for children
John Wright highlights three improvements that parents and professionals should fight for with regard to the process for obtaining EHCPs for children
A plan for better special needs assessment | Letter
Letter: John Wright highlights three improvements that parents and professionals should fight for with regard to the process for obtaining EHCPs for children
www.theguardian.com
January 6, 2025 at 3:47 PM
www.theguardian.com/education/20...
John Wright highlights three improvements that parents and professionals should fight for with regard to the process for obtaining EHCPs for children
John Wright highlights three improvements that parents and professionals should fight for with regard to the process for obtaining EHCPs for children
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People with DLD, researchers & practitioners, let's make 2025 a big year for Developmental Language Disorder!
We all have a role to play.
Post, share, like and comment so we can share knowledge, build networks and raise awareness. #DevLangDis
We all have a role to play.
Post, share, like and comment so we can share knowledge, build networks and raise awareness. #DevLangDis
January 5, 2025 at 12:25 PM
People with DLD, researchers & practitioners, let's make 2025 a big year for Developmental Language Disorder!
We all have a role to play.
Post, share, like and comment so we can share knowledge, build networks and raise awareness. #DevLangDis
We all have a role to play.
Post, share, like and comment so we can share knowledge, build networks and raise awareness. #DevLangDis
To all our wonderful customers and contributors, thank you so much for your support this year.
Wishing you Season's Greetings and good health and happiness in 2025. Don't forget to download your Christmas-themed picture resource! FREE when you spend £10 on any other BSP Resource! #DLD , #SLT, #SLP
Wishing you Season's Greetings and good health and happiness in 2025. Don't forget to download your Christmas-themed picture resource! FREE when you spend £10 on any other BSP Resource! #DLD , #SLT, #SLP
December 19, 2024 at 2:10 PM
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I kicked off my post-PhD podcasting by interviewing @bronwynhemsley.bsky.social & @carolinebowen.bsky.social on their recent systematic review about Gestalt Language processing (GLP) and Natural Language Acquisition (NLA).
Talking DLD Podcast @bronwynhemsley.bsky.social & @carolinebowen.bsky.social talk to @shaunziegenfusz.bsky.social RE #GestaltLanguageProcessing & #NaturalLanguageAcquisition
link.springer.com/content/pdf/...
thedldproject.com/gestalt-lang...
Thank you for having us, Shaun & Nat!
🦋 #bskySPEECHIES
link.springer.com/content/pdf/...
thedldproject.com/gestalt-lang...
Thank you for having us, Shaun & Nat!
🦋 #bskySPEECHIES
December 19, 2024 at 10:29 AM
I kicked off my post-PhD podcasting by interviewing @bronwynhemsley.bsky.social & @carolinebowen.bsky.social on their recent systematic review about Gestalt Language processing (GLP) and Natural Language Acquisition (NLA).
Welcome to this year's Black Sheep Press Christmas Freebie - available FREE when you spend £10 on any other Black Sheep Press Resource!!
Get yours today www.blacksheeppress.co.uk/whats-new/
#speechies, #Speechandlanguage, #concepts
Get yours today www.blacksheeppress.co.uk/whats-new/
#speechies, #Speechandlanguage, #concepts
December 9, 2024 at 3:07 PM
Welcome to this year's Black Sheep Press Christmas Freebie - available FREE when you spend £10 on any other Black Sheep Press Resource!!
Get yours today www.blacksheeppress.co.uk/whats-new/
#speechies, #Speechandlanguage, #concepts
Get yours today www.blacksheeppress.co.uk/whats-new/
#speechies, #Speechandlanguage, #concepts
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Question for UK Speech and Language Therapy services. How is the recruitment situation now compared to last year?
December 9, 2024 at 11:10 AM
Question for UK Speech and Language Therapy services. How is the recruitment situation now compared to last year?
It must be nearly Christmas because...
the Black Sheep Press Christmas Freebie 2024 is here!
Charming picture resource illustrating basic concepts, suitable for children aged 4–7.
Get yours www.blacksheeppress.co.uk/whats-new/
the Black Sheep Press Christmas Freebie 2024 is here!
Charming picture resource illustrating basic concepts, suitable for children aged 4–7.
Get yours www.blacksheeppress.co.uk/whats-new/
Stay updated on speech therapy activities & more - Black Sheep Press
Stay up to date with what's going on at Black Sheep Press from our social channels and latest articles on speech therapy activities, EAL resources and more.
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December 5, 2024 at 11:35 AM
It must be nearly Christmas because...
the Black Sheep Press Christmas Freebie 2024 is here!
Charming picture resource illustrating basic concepts, suitable for children aged 4–7.
Get yours www.blacksheeppress.co.uk/whats-new/
the Black Sheep Press Christmas Freebie 2024 is here!
Charming picture resource illustrating basic concepts, suitable for children aged 4–7.
Get yours www.blacksheeppress.co.uk/whats-new/