Moor House Research & Training Institute
@moorhouseinstitute.com
Training, intervention research and resources for Developmental Language Disorder (DLD) and life skills. Part of Moor House School & College and home of the SHAPE CODING system and the WHEEL OF INDEPENDENCE.
www.moorhouseinstitute.com
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We’re pleased to share this blog from Sue Marr, Specialist Teacher and Trainer at @moorhouseinstitute.com, explaining why oracy matters for learners with speech and language difficulties, including DLD, and what a stronger focus on spoken language could mean for inclusion and learning in schools.
January 27, 2026 at 11:09 AM
We’re pleased to share this blog from Sue Marr, Specialist Teacher and Trainer at @moorhouseinstitute.com, explaining why oracy matters for learners with speech and language difficulties, including DLD, and what a stronger focus on spoken language could mean for inclusion and learning in schools.
Good to see #DLD featured in the BBC news today. It highlights the importance of early diagnosis for families to access relevant information and support.
Don't forget we have FREE resources for parents to help them spot and support DLD. Link in comments 👇🏻
#devlangdis
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Don't forget we have FREE resources for parents to help them spot and support DLD. Link in comments 👇🏻
#devlangdis
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Children's early development at risk with year-long NHS waits
A quarter of the 300,000 children waiting for community NHS care have spent more than a year waiting.
www.bbc.co.uk
January 26, 2026 at 11:45 AM
Good to see #DLD featured in the BBC news today. It highlights the importance of early diagnosis for families to access relevant information and support.
Don't forget we have FREE resources for parents to help them spot and support DLD. Link in comments 👇🏻
#devlangdis
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Don't forget we have FREE resources for parents to help them spot and support DLD. Link in comments 👇🏻
#devlangdis
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Congratulations to our very own Dr Lucy Hughes for a brilliant article about the DLD Research Priorities project in this month's issue of the RCSLT's Bulletin magazine. A great read if you're a subscriber!
👀 Find it on page 50-52.
👀 Find it on page 50-52.
January 8, 2026 at 5:45 PM
Congratulations to our very own Dr Lucy Hughes for a brilliant article about the DLD Research Priorities project in this month's issue of the RCSLT's Bulletin magazine. A great read if you're a subscriber!
👀 Find it on page 50-52.
👀 Find it on page 50-52.
We’ve spent some time digesting the recent Curriculum & Assessment Review and discussing at length its implications for students with DLD, which we'll share in a series of posts over the coming days. First up, oracy! short4url.site/30a3eb
#CurriculumReview #OracyMatters #DLD #devlangdis
#CurriculumReview #OracyMatters #DLD #devlangdis
Why Oracy Matters for Learners with DLD – Insights from the Curriculum and Assessment Review - Moor House Research & Training Institute
The movement to recognise oracy as a fundamental building block and tool for learning has been steadily growing for a while now. With organisations like Voice 21 leading the way in advocating and advi...
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December 1, 2025 at 11:08 AM
We’ve spent some time digesting the recent Curriculum & Assessment Review and discussing at length its implications for students with DLD, which we'll share in a series of posts over the coming days. First up, oracy! short4url.site/30a3eb
#CurriculumReview #OracyMatters #DLD #devlangdis
#CurriculumReview #OracyMatters #DLD #devlangdis
Our brand new Podcast, The DLD DownLoaD, is now live!
In our first episode, Ollie Riley shares his journey from Moor House School & College to the marathon starting line and beyond.
open.spotify.com/episode/5nDf...
#dlddownload #devlangdis @radld.bsky.social
In our first episode, Ollie Riley shares his journey from Moor House School & College to the marathon starting line and beyond.
open.spotify.com/episode/5nDf...
#dlddownload #devlangdis @radld.bsky.social
Running the Extra Mile: Life with DLD
open.spotify.com
November 18, 2025 at 10:40 AM
Our brand new Podcast, The DLD DownLoaD, is now live!
In our first episode, Ollie Riley shares his journey from Moor House School & College to the marathon starting line and beyond.
open.spotify.com/episode/5nDf...
#dlddownload #devlangdis @radld.bsky.social
In our first episode, Ollie Riley shares his journey from Moor House School & College to the marathon starting line and beyond.
open.spotify.com/episode/5nDf...
#dlddownload #devlangdis @radld.bsky.social
Something exciting is coming…
We’re thrilled to announce the launch of our brand new Podcast, The DLD DownLoaD, exploring all things DLD with the help of some amazing guests.
Listen to the teaser now and stay tuned for updates!
bit.ly/4hSO7sd
#DLDdownload #newpodcast #devlangdis #comingsoon
We’re thrilled to announce the launch of our brand new Podcast, The DLD DownLoaD, exploring all things DLD with the help of some amazing guests.
Listen to the teaser now and stay tuned for updates!
bit.ly/4hSO7sd
#DLDdownload #newpodcast #devlangdis #comingsoon
The DLD DownLoaD Podcast Trailer
Spotify video
open.spotify.com
November 11, 2025 at 12:19 PM
Something exciting is coming…
We’re thrilled to announce the launch of our brand new Podcast, The DLD DownLoaD, exploring all things DLD with the help of some amazing guests.
Listen to the teaser now and stay tuned for updates!
bit.ly/4hSO7sd
#DLDdownload #newpodcast #devlangdis #comingsoon
We’re thrilled to announce the launch of our brand new Podcast, The DLD DownLoaD, exploring all things DLD with the help of some amazing guests.
Listen to the teaser now and stay tuned for updates!
bit.ly/4hSO7sd
#DLDdownload #newpodcast #devlangdis #comingsoon
In case you missed it, in celebration of #DLDday, we're giving away access to the first webinar in our popular series "Supporting children with DLD in curriculum subjects"
This one dives into MATHS➕✖️➖➗🟰
Access here until 17th Nov:
training.moorhouseinstitute.com/course/index...
#DLD #devlangdis
This one dives into MATHS➕✖️➖➗🟰
Access here until 17th Nov:
training.moorhouseinstitute.com/course/index...
#DLD #devlangdis
October 23, 2025 at 11:54 AM
In case you missed it, in celebration of #DLDday, we're giving away access to the first webinar in our popular series "Supporting children with DLD in curriculum subjects"
This one dives into MATHS➕✖️➖➗🟰
Access here until 17th Nov:
training.moorhouseinstitute.com/course/index...
#DLD #devlangdis
This one dives into MATHS➕✖️➖➗🟰
Access here until 17th Nov:
training.moorhouseinstitute.com/course/index...
#DLD #devlangdis
One last #DLDday post from us.
A few of us are missing from this shot, but the whole Institute team would like to thank each and every one of you for your support and efforts.
Here's to DLD Day 2026! 💜💛🎉
#devlangdis #DLD
A few of us are missing from this shot, but the whole Institute team would like to thank each and every one of you for your support and efforts.
Here's to DLD Day 2026! 💜💛🎉
#devlangdis #DLD
October 17, 2025 at 6:24 PM
One last #DLDday post from us.
A few of us are missing from this shot, but the whole Institute team would like to thank each and every one of you for your support and efforts.
Here's to DLD Day 2026! 💜💛🎉
#devlangdis #DLD
A few of us are missing from this shot, but the whole Institute team would like to thank each and every one of you for your support and efforts.
Here's to DLD Day 2026! 💜💛🎉
#devlangdis #DLD
A big thank you to BBC South East for featuring #DLDDay this morning!
It was fantastic to see them highlight the amazing artwork our students have done and help us raise awareness of Developmental Language Disorder (DLD).
www.moorhouseschool.co.uk/news/?pid=0&...
#devlangdis #dldawareness
It was fantastic to see them highlight the amazing artwork our students have done and help us raise awareness of Developmental Language Disorder (DLD).
www.moorhouseschool.co.uk/news/?pid=0&...
#devlangdis #dldawareness
October 17, 2025 at 4:58 PM
A big thank you to BBC South East for featuring #DLDDay this morning!
It was fantastic to see them highlight the amazing artwork our students have done and help us raise awareness of Developmental Language Disorder (DLD).
www.moorhouseschool.co.uk/news/?pid=0&...
#devlangdis #dldawareness
It was fantastic to see them highlight the amazing artwork our students have done and help us raise awareness of Developmental Language Disorder (DLD).
www.moorhouseschool.co.uk/news/?pid=0&...
#devlangdis #dldawareness
Brilliant resource from @voice21oracy.bsky.social and @naplic.bsky.social for teachers.
We’ve also created a new poster with
@naplic.bsky.social
to help raise awareness and encourage teachers to reflect on the needs of children with DLD when shaping their oracy provision.
Sign up to any of our Oracy October resources to receive it 👇
oracyoctober.voice21.org/resources
@naplic.bsky.social
to help raise awareness and encourage teachers to reflect on the needs of children with DLD when shaping their oracy provision.
Sign up to any of our Oracy October resources to receive it 👇
oracyoctober.voice21.org/resources
Oracy October: Resources
This year, we’re proud to be celebrating 10 years of The Oracy Framework and teaming up with NAPLIC to support a high-quality oracy education for all.
oracyoctober.voice21.org
October 17, 2025 at 9:41 AM
Brilliant resource from @voice21oracy.bsky.social and @naplic.bsky.social for teachers.
🎉 It’s finally here – #DLDday! 💜💛
Today we raise our voices for the 1 in 14 people with Developmental Language Disorder.
#YouCantSeeDLD
Let’s make the invisible, visible. 💬💡
We're so enjoying seeing everyone's outfits, activities and displays.
#dldawareness #devlangdis
Today we raise our voices for the 1 in 14 people with Developmental Language Disorder.
#YouCantSeeDLD
Let’s make the invisible, visible. 💬💡
We're so enjoying seeing everyone's outfits, activities and displays.
#dldawareness #devlangdis
October 17, 2025 at 9:07 AM
🎉 It’s finally here – #DLDday! 💜💛
Today we raise our voices for the 1 in 14 people with Developmental Language Disorder.
#YouCantSeeDLD
Let’s make the invisible, visible. 💬💡
We're so enjoying seeing everyone's outfits, activities and displays.
#dldawareness #devlangdis
Today we raise our voices for the 1 in 14 people with Developmental Language Disorder.
#YouCantSeeDLD
Let’s make the invisible, visible. 💬💡
We're so enjoying seeing everyone's outfits, activities and displays.
#dldawareness #devlangdis
What a great big step forward. Brilliant @wordaware.bsky.social
Fantastic day at the EU parliament today raising awareness of Developmental Language Disorder (DLD).
A step forward!
Big thank you to MEP Peter Agies for hosting, ESLA for organizing and especially Chair, Sahra Ahmed.
#DevLangDis
#DLDday
A step forward!
Big thank you to MEP Peter Agies for hosting, ESLA for organizing and especially Chair, Sahra Ahmed.
#DevLangDis
#DLDday
October 16, 2025 at 7:02 PM
What a great big step forward. Brilliant @wordaware.bsky.social
🚨 It’s DLD Day TOMORROW! 💜💛
To celebrate #DLDday, we're giving away FREE access to our popular CPD webinar: "Supporting children with #DLD to access the maths curriculum"(usually £20).
🕒 Watch until 17th November
👉 training.moorhouseinstitute.com/course/index...
#DevLangDis @radld.bsky.social
To celebrate #DLDday, we're giving away FREE access to our popular CPD webinar: "Supporting children with #DLD to access the maths curriculum"(usually £20).
🕒 Watch until 17th November
👉 training.moorhouseinstitute.com/course/index...
#DevLangDis @radld.bsky.social
October 16, 2025 at 3:16 PM
🚨 It’s DLD Day TOMORROW! 💜💛
To celebrate #DLDday, we're giving away FREE access to our popular CPD webinar: "Supporting children with #DLD to access the maths curriculum"(usually £20).
🕒 Watch until 17th November
👉 training.moorhouseinstitute.com/course/index...
#DevLangDis @radld.bsky.social
To celebrate #DLDday, we're giving away FREE access to our popular CPD webinar: "Supporting children with #DLD to access the maths curriculum"(usually £20).
🕒 Watch until 17th November
👉 training.moorhouseinstitute.com/course/index...
#DevLangDis @radld.bsky.social
🚨 Only 3 days until #DLDday!💜💛 We were lucky enough to have Abraz Hussain come to speak with our older students about his personal experience of #DLD.
Despite challenges, Abraz is a qualified social worker. His key message: 💬 "There’s no shame in asking for help."
@radld.bsky.social
#devlangdis
Despite challenges, Abraz is a qualified social worker. His key message: 💬 "There’s no shame in asking for help."
@radld.bsky.social
#devlangdis
October 14, 2025 at 1:36 PM
🚨 Only 3 days until #DLDday!💜💛 We were lucky enough to have Abraz Hussain come to speak with our older students about his personal experience of #DLD.
Despite challenges, Abraz is a qualified social worker. His key message: 💬 "There’s no shame in asking for help."
@radld.bsky.social
#devlangdis
Despite challenges, Abraz is a qualified social worker. His key message: 💬 "There’s no shame in asking for help."
@radld.bsky.social
#devlangdis
🚨 Only 4 days until #DLDday! 💜💛
And today is Myth-Busting Monday! As the countdown continues, we've tackled these common misconceptions, and more, in our latest blog 👇
🔗 www.moorhouseinstitute.com/7-myths-abou...
#DevLangDis #DLD @radld.bsky.social
And today is Myth-Busting Monday! As the countdown continues, we've tackled these common misconceptions, and more, in our latest blog 👇
🔗 www.moorhouseinstitute.com/7-myths-abou...
#DevLangDis #DLD @radld.bsky.social
October 13, 2025 at 12:16 PM
🚨 Only 4 days until #DLDday! 💜💛
And today is Myth-Busting Monday! As the countdown continues, we've tackled these common misconceptions, and more, in our latest blog 👇
🔗 www.moorhouseinstitute.com/7-myths-abou...
#DevLangDis #DLD @radld.bsky.social
And today is Myth-Busting Monday! As the countdown continues, we've tackled these common misconceptions, and more, in our latest blog 👇
🔗 www.moorhouseinstitute.com/7-myths-abou...
#DevLangDis #DLD @radld.bsky.social
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#DLDday is coming next week, so now is a good time to check out the Developmental Language Disorder starter pack. #DevLangDis
go.bsky.app/FMV4dou
go.bsky.app/FMV4dou
October 7, 2025 at 10:55 AM
#DLDday is coming next week, so now is a good time to check out the Developmental Language Disorder starter pack. #DevLangDis
go.bsky.app/FMV4dou
go.bsky.app/FMV4dou
🚨 Only 5 days until #DLDday! 💜💛
4 simple ways you can help 👇
🎗️🟣Wear purple/yellow on Friday 17th Oct
💡 Learn more about what #DLD is: www.moorhouseinstitute.com/dld/
🔗 Visit radld.org for posters, colouring sheets and quizzes
📣 Share this!
@radld.bsky.social
#DevLangDis #YouCantSeeDLD
4 simple ways you can help 👇
🎗️🟣Wear purple/yellow on Friday 17th Oct
💡 Learn more about what #DLD is: www.moorhouseinstitute.com/dld/
🔗 Visit radld.org for posters, colouring sheets and quizzes
📣 Share this!
@radld.bsky.social
#DevLangDis #YouCantSeeDLD
October 12, 2025 at 10:30 AM
🚨 Only 5 days until #DLDday! 💜💛
4 simple ways you can help 👇
🎗️🟣Wear purple/yellow on Friday 17th Oct
💡 Learn more about what #DLD is: www.moorhouseinstitute.com/dld/
🔗 Visit radld.org for posters, colouring sheets and quizzes
📣 Share this!
@radld.bsky.social
#DevLangDis #YouCantSeeDLD
4 simple ways you can help 👇
🎗️🟣Wear purple/yellow on Friday 17th Oct
💡 Learn more about what #DLD is: www.moorhouseinstitute.com/dld/
🔗 Visit radld.org for posters, colouring sheets and quizzes
📣 Share this!
@radld.bsky.social
#DevLangDis #YouCantSeeDLD
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Even when told about DLD lots of people don't seem to get what it is. And so we asked the experts, people with DLD (Developmental Language Disorder). One young person said DLD was 'trying to learn, but the words won't click.'
How do you explain DLD to others?
#DLDday
#DevLangDis
How do you explain DLD to others?
#DLDday
#DevLangDis
October 11, 2025 at 2:02 PM
Even when told about DLD lots of people don't seem to get what it is. And so we asked the experts, people with DLD (Developmental Language Disorder). One young person said DLD was 'trying to learn, but the words won't click.'
How do you explain DLD to others?
#DLDday
#DevLangDis
How do you explain DLD to others?
#DLDday
#DevLangDis
🚨 Only 6 days until #DLDday 💜💛
Today we're sharing @radld.bsky.social ambassador, Shelbi's, brilliant "You can't see DLD" video.
We challenge you to share this with one person you think may never have heard of #DLD.
#DevLangDis #YouCantSeeDLD #DLDAwareness
youtu.be/R7Wd1X-RAek?...
Today we're sharing @radld.bsky.social ambassador, Shelbi's, brilliant "You can't see DLD" video.
We challenge you to share this with one person you think may never have heard of #DLD.
#DevLangDis #YouCantSeeDLD #DLDAwareness
youtu.be/R7Wd1X-RAek?...
October 11, 2025 at 2:38 PM
🚨 Only 6 days until #DLDday 💜💛
Today we're sharing @radld.bsky.social ambassador, Shelbi's, brilliant "You can't see DLD" video.
We challenge you to share this with one person you think may never have heard of #DLD.
#DevLangDis #YouCantSeeDLD #DLDAwareness
youtu.be/R7Wd1X-RAek?...
Today we're sharing @radld.bsky.social ambassador, Shelbi's, brilliant "You can't see DLD" video.
We challenge you to share this with one person you think may never have heard of #DLD.
#DevLangDis #YouCantSeeDLD #DLDAwareness
youtu.be/R7Wd1X-RAek?...
🚨 Only 7 days until #DLDday! 💜💛
You can't see DLD... but you can see this incredible display from our amazing students at Moor House School & College who have been exploring this year's theme through a powerful art project.
@radld.bsky.social
#DevLangDis #YouCantSeeDLD #DLDawareness #DLDMatters
You can't see DLD... but you can see this incredible display from our amazing students at Moor House School & College who have been exploring this year's theme through a powerful art project.
@radld.bsky.social
#DevLangDis #YouCantSeeDLD #DLDawareness #DLDMatters
October 10, 2025 at 12:47 PM
🚨 Only 7 days until #DLDday! 💜💛
You can't see DLD... but you can see this incredible display from our amazing students at Moor House School & College who have been exploring this year's theme through a powerful art project.
@radld.bsky.social
#DevLangDis #YouCantSeeDLD #DLDawareness #DLDMatters
You can't see DLD... but you can see this incredible display from our amazing students at Moor House School & College who have been exploring this year's theme through a powerful art project.
@radld.bsky.social
#DevLangDis #YouCantSeeDLD #DLDawareness #DLDMatters
💜💛Next Friday, 17th October is #DLD Awareness Day, organised by @radld.bsky.social💛 💜
Tomorrow, we kick off our one-week countdown⏰
Join us every day as we share resources, stories, and action.
📅 Mark your calendar!
#DLDday #CouldItBeLanguage #DevLangDis #YouCantSeeDLD #DLDAwareness #DLDMatters
Tomorrow, we kick off our one-week countdown⏰
Join us every day as we share resources, stories, and action.
📅 Mark your calendar!
#DLDday #CouldItBeLanguage #DevLangDis #YouCantSeeDLD #DLDAwareness #DLDMatters
October 9, 2025 at 4:17 PM
💜💛Next Friday, 17th October is #DLD Awareness Day, organised by @radld.bsky.social💛 💜
Tomorrow, we kick off our one-week countdown⏰
Join us every day as we share resources, stories, and action.
📅 Mark your calendar!
#DLDday #CouldItBeLanguage #DevLangDis #YouCantSeeDLD #DLDAwareness #DLDMatters
Tomorrow, we kick off our one-week countdown⏰
Join us every day as we share resources, stories, and action.
📅 Mark your calendar!
#DLDday #CouldItBeLanguage #DevLangDis #YouCantSeeDLD #DLDAwareness #DLDMatters
Thanks to tireless campaigning and advocacy from people like Siouxsie and Rachel, DLD was mentioned in the parliamentary SEND debate yesterday 🎉 grateful for all those who attended and made often invisible voices heard.
Yesterday at the @SpeechAndLangUK.bsky.social @dcpcampaign.bsky.social and Let Us Learn Too parliament drop-in, I met Siouxsie and her mum Rachel.
Siouxsie shared how living with Developmental Language Disorder often makes her feel invisible - a reality no child should face 🧵
Siouxsie shared how living with Developmental Language Disorder often makes her feel invisible - a reality no child should face 🧵
September 16, 2025 at 1:13 PM
Thanks to tireless campaigning and advocacy from people like Siouxsie and Rachel, DLD was mentioned in the parliamentary SEND debate yesterday 🎉 grateful for all those who attended and made often invisible voices heard.
We're so proud to have led on this important work to identify the research priorities for DLD, working alongside the RCSLT and an amazing group of contributors.
Read more, including either the full report or easy-read version at the link below.
rb.gy/y88104
Read more, including either the full report or easy-read version at the link below.
rb.gy/y88104
Top questions for DLD research priorities revealed | RCSLT
www.rcslt.org
September 16, 2025 at 12:49 PM
We're so proud to have led on this important work to identify the research priorities for DLD, working alongside the RCSLT and an amazing group of contributors.
Read more, including either the full report or easy-read version at the link below.
rb.gy/y88104
Read more, including either the full report or easy-read version at the link below.
rb.gy/y88104
We're proud to be supporting the campaign for inclusive #oracy education, led by @voice21oracy.bsky.social , as a signatory on this important call for action. Read the Guardian's coverage here: www.theguardian.com/education/20...
July 23, 2025 at 10:26 AM
We're proud to be supporting the campaign for inclusive #oracy education, led by @voice21oracy.bsky.social , as a signatory on this important call for action. Read the Guardian's coverage here: www.theguardian.com/education/20...
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And that’s a wrap on our DLD Research Priorities Workshop. Final Top 10 to be revealed very soon…
#DevLangDis
#DevLangDis
June 25, 2025 at 6:29 PM
And that’s a wrap on our DLD Research Priorities Workshop. Final Top 10 to be revealed very soon…
#DevLangDis
#DevLangDis