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@commtap.bsky.social
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Resources for supporting children and adults with communication difficulties.

We are particularly interested in developing communication support for children and young people in mainstream school and college classes.

https://commtap.org
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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
May 19, 2025 at 12:39 PM
commtap.bsky.social
Looking forward to being at Communication Works North this Friday ‪@acecentreuk.bsky.social
May 14, 2025 at 12:58 PM
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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...
May 2, 2025 at 11:30 AM
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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
April 7, 2025 at 3:14 PM
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Oh dear, looks like more de-prioritisation of speech and language deveopment
janeharrislondon.bsky.social 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.
March 31, 2025 at 4:18 PM
commtap.bsky.social
Lovely summary for supporting communication in education settings
katestarrslcn.bsky.social 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. 1/4 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
March 31, 2025 at 9:40 AM
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Lovely to see @sltworcs.bsky.social here!
March 31, 2025 at 9:27 AM
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A letter which Commtap also signed appeared in the Daily Mail last week
speechandlanguk.bsky.social 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.
March 31, 2025 at 9:14 AM
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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
March 19, 2025 at 3:54 PM
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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.
February 5, 2025 at 12:53 PM
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We'll be at the TES SEND show in London on Friday 10th and Saturday 11th October
October 9, 2024 at 1:16 PM
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Just getting ready for the TES SEND show ... looks like we need a new banner
September 20, 2024 at 9:16 AM
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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
September 17, 2024 at 9:24 AM