Speech & Language Link
@speechandlanguage.bsky.social
We help schools to support children with speech, language and communication needs (SLCN).
It’s Odd Socks Day!
Even our office doggy has joined in with his wonderfully bright mismatched socks!
Today reminds us that individuality is something to value and celebrate. Are you wearing your odd socks today?
#OddSocksDay #AntiBullyingWeek
@anti-bullyingalliance.org.uk
Even our office doggy has joined in with his wonderfully bright mismatched socks!
Today reminds us that individuality is something to value and celebrate. Are you wearing your odd socks today?
#OddSocksDay #AntiBullyingWeek
@anti-bullyingalliance.org.uk
November 10, 2025 at 2:05 PM
It’s Odd Socks Day!
Even our office doggy has joined in with his wonderfully bright mismatched socks!
Today reminds us that individuality is something to value and celebrate. Are you wearing your odd socks today?
#OddSocksDay #AntiBullyingWeek
@anti-bullyingalliance.org.uk
Even our office doggy has joined in with his wonderfully bright mismatched socks!
Today reminds us that individuality is something to value and celebrate. Are you wearing your odd socks today?
#OddSocksDay #AntiBullyingWeek
@anti-bullyingalliance.org.uk
From playgrounds to parliament, our homes to our phones, #AntiBullyingWeek is coming soon on 10th November! Together, we can use our #PowerForGood to end bullying - for good. 💙
Join us and @anti-bullyingalliance.org.uk to be part of the change! bit.ly/4mN5Ous
Join us and @anti-bullyingalliance.org.uk to be part of the change! bit.ly/4mN5Ous
November 6, 2025 at 3:43 PM
From playgrounds to parliament, our homes to our phones, #AntiBullyingWeek is coming soon on 10th November! Together, we can use our #PowerForGood to end bullying - for good. 💙
Join us and @anti-bullyingalliance.org.uk to be part of the change! bit.ly/4mN5Ous
Join us and @anti-bullyingalliance.org.uk to be part of the change! bit.ly/4mN5Ous
Delighted to see #oracy recognised in the Curriculum & Assessment Review. A national framework for primary & secondary is a major step forward. Huge thanks to all who championed oracy—and congrats to Becky Francis on an excellent review.
November 5, 2025 at 3:33 PM
Delighted to see #oracy recognised in the Curriculum & Assessment Review. A national framework for primary & secondary is a major step forward. Huge thanks to all who championed oracy—and congrats to Becky Francis on an excellent review.
It is so important that the issues affecting access to speech and language therapy services are tackled. We fully support this campaign - children and young people with communication needs should not have to wait any longer
#InvestInSLT
#InvestInSLT
Hello 🦋 #bskySPEECHIES, SLT advocates, parents of children & young people with #SLCN & other dedicated #childSPEECHdis #devLANGdis 💃🕺movers & shakers. The #INVESTinSLT push has important implications internationally. Please amplify📣 this message 🇬🇧 #budget2025🇬🇧 #budget25🇬🇧 @ukparliament.parliament.uk
November 5, 2025 at 11:14 AM
It is so important that the issues affecting access to speech and language therapy services are tackled. We fully support this campaign - children and young people with communication needs should not have to wait any longer
#InvestInSLT
#InvestInSLT
We proud to be sponsoring the National Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) Conference 2025!
This fantastic conference brings together educational professionals, charities and social enterprises to explore how to improve outcomes for children and young people with SEND.
This fantastic conference brings together educational professionals, charities and social enterprises to explore how to improve outcomes for children and young people with SEND.
November 4, 2025 at 1:32 PM
We proud to be sponsoring the National Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) Conference 2025!
This fantastic conference brings together educational professionals, charities and social enterprises to explore how to improve outcomes for children and young people with SEND.
This fantastic conference brings together educational professionals, charities and social enterprises to explore how to improve outcomes for children and young people with SEND.
You can’t see DLD - but it’s there.
2 in every class of 30 have DLD, a hidden condition that makes understanding and using language harder.
This #DLDAwarenessDay, let’s raise our voices for children with DLD.
Learn more about DLD: tinyurl.com/3rssjc8h
#YouCantSeeDLD #DLDawareness
2 in every class of 30 have DLD, a hidden condition that makes understanding and using language harder.
This #DLDAwarenessDay, let’s raise our voices for children with DLD.
Learn more about DLD: tinyurl.com/3rssjc8h
#YouCantSeeDLD #DLDawareness
October 17, 2025 at 8:59 AM
You can’t see DLD - but it’s there.
2 in every class of 30 have DLD, a hidden condition that makes understanding and using language harder.
This #DLDAwarenessDay, let’s raise our voices for children with DLD.
Learn more about DLD: tinyurl.com/3rssjc8h
#YouCantSeeDLD #DLDawareness
2 in every class of 30 have DLD, a hidden condition that makes understanding and using language harder.
This #DLDAwarenessDay, let’s raise our voices for children with DLD.
Learn more about DLD: tinyurl.com/3rssjc8h
#YouCantSeeDLD #DLDawareness
Here we are at the TES SEND Show! Come and visit Teddy or pick up a tote bag at stand E40!
We are 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!
#TESSENDShow #SLCN
We are 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!
#TESSENDShow #SLCN
October 10, 2025 at 9:55 AM
Here we are at the TES SEND Show! Come and visit Teddy or pick up a tote bag at stand E40!
We are 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!
#TESSENDShow #SLCN
We are 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!
#TESSENDShow #SLCN
We are attending the Tes SEND Show tomorrow!
This year we’ll be introducing our new early years setting package – Little Link!
Visit our stand to find out more about Ben and Teddy and discover how they can help you identify and support early language needs in a fun, accessible way.
#TesSENDShow2025
This year we’ll be introducing our new early years setting package – Little Link!
Visit our stand to find out more about Ben and Teddy and discover how they can help you identify and support early language needs in a fun, accessible way.
#TesSENDShow2025
October 9, 2025 at 11:42 AM
We are attending the Tes SEND Show tomorrow!
This year we’ll be introducing our new early years setting package – Little Link!
Visit our stand to find out more about Ben and Teddy and discover how they can help you identify and support early language needs in a fun, accessible way.
#TesSENDShow2025
This year we’ll be introducing our new early years setting package – Little Link!
Visit our stand to find out more about Ben and Teddy and discover how they can help you identify and support early language needs in a fun, accessible way.
#TesSENDShow2025
We're very busy and loving talking to you all! #NESCardiff2025
October 3, 2025 at 10:34 AM
We're very busy and loving talking to you all! #NESCardiff2025
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!
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!
October 3, 2025 at 8:50 AM
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!
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 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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September 10, 2025 at 12:37 PM
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
Reposted by Speech & Language Link
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
September 8, 2025 at 12:37 PM
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
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.
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
tinyurl.com
September 15, 2025 at 9:15 AM
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.
A must-read from The Independent here: tinyurl.com/ym4rfjtn.
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.
August 14, 2025 at 2:52 PM
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.
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
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
July 22, 2025 at 8:46 AM
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
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
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!
Remember, you can stay up to date with all our latest news by following us on social media and by joining The Link Community!
July 18, 2025 at 11:03 AM
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!
Remember, you can stay up to date with all our latest news by following us on social media and by joining The Link Community!
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
Together, we've made a real difference in supporting children with speech, language and communication needs (SLCN), keep reading to hear more
July 15, 2025 at 9:28 AM
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
Together, we've made a real difference in supporting children with speech, language and communication needs (SLCN), keep reading to hear more
Reposted by Speech & Language Link
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
July 11, 2025 at 3:06 PM
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
“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
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
July 9, 2025 at 11:49 AM
“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
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
Reposted by Speech & Language Link
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
July 6, 2025 at 9:31 AM
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
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
Come and find us on stand 15 to grab a brand-new copy of The Link magazine!
#nasenlive #SLCN
July 4, 2025 at 9:43 AM
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
Come and find us on stand 15 to grab a brand-new copy of The Link magazine!
#nasenlive #SLCN
Reposted by Speech & Language Link
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
July 2, 2025 at 12:37 PM
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
Reposted by Speech & Language Link
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....
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....
June 18, 2025 at 2:48 PM
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....
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....
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
PS - Let us know if this is true for you too.
#ThankaTeacherDay #IYKYK #TrueOrFalse
June 18, 2025 at 9:25 AM
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
PS - Let us know if this is true for you too.
#ThankaTeacherDay #IYKYK #TrueOrFalse
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.
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
www.tes.com
June 12, 2025 at 3:42 PM
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.