Speech & Language Link
@speechandlanguage.bsky.social
Empowering schools & early years settings to identify and support children with speech, language and communication needs
Our specialist, Kate Freeman, recently teamed up with our partners SENsible SENCO CIC to talk about supporting communication in the Early Years. We loved diving into this vital topic with their community.
Watch the full video on the SENsible SENCO Youtube Channel! #SLCN #EarlyYears #SENDsupport
Watch the full video on the SENsible SENCO Youtube Channel! #SLCN #EarlyYears #SENDsupport
January 14, 2026 at 3:53 PM
Our specialist, Kate Freeman, recently teamed up with our partners SENsible SENCO CIC to talk about supporting communication in the Early Years. We loved diving into this vital topic with their community.
Watch the full video on the SENsible SENCO Youtube Channel! #SLCN #EarlyYears #SENDsupport
Watch the full video on the SENsible SENCO Youtube Channel! #SLCN #EarlyYears #SENDsupport
💭 Do you have an interest in SEND?
💡Have you got ideas about SEND identification and support?
📄 Do you want to make a difference?
If you answered yes to these questions then you should take part in the National Conversation on SEND.
💡Have you got ideas about SEND identification and support?
📄 Do you want to make a difference?
If you answered yes to these questions then you should take part in the National Conversation on SEND.
January 13, 2026 at 9:37 AM
💭 Do you have an interest in SEND?
💡Have you got ideas about SEND identification and support?
📄 Do you want to make a difference?
If you answered yes to these questions then you should take part in the National Conversation on SEND.
💡Have you got ideas about SEND identification and support?
📄 Do you want to make a difference?
If you answered yes to these questions then you should take part in the National Conversation on SEND.
We’re looking forward to being part of IncludEd 2026 this year! Join us and many other organisations focused on inclusion sharing tools, resources and ideas that will support you to develop inclusive practice and systems. #Inclusion #Diversity #IncludEd2026
January 7, 2026 at 2:57 PM
We’re looking forward to being part of IncludEd 2026 this year! Join us and many other organisations focused on inclusion sharing tools, resources and ideas that will support you to develop inclusive practice and systems. #Inclusion #Diversity #IncludEd2026
We hope that you have a fantastic Christmas - with love from everyone at the Speech & Language Link team!
December 19, 2025 at 10:18 AM
We hope that you have a fantastic Christmas - with love from everyone at the Speech & Language Link team!
The Government’s Our Children, Our Future strategy brings into focus the challenges many children living in poverty face. With the right support in place communication, well-being and learning can thrive.
December 10, 2025 at 1:35 PM
The Government’s Our Children, Our Future strategy brings into focus the challenges many children living in poverty face. With the right support in place communication, well-being and learning can thrive.
Raising awareness about DLD is something we care deeply about at Speech & Language Link, and we are proud to hear our subscribing schools championing this important work. Well done Hythe Bay Primary for your fantastic celebration of DLD day!
news.kent.gov.uk/articles/ken...
news.kent.gov.uk/articles/ken...
Kent schools raise awareness of Developmental Language Disorder
Kent schools have pulled out all the stops to raise awareness of a hidden, but common condition affecting one in 14 children.
news.kent.gov.uk
December 2, 2025 at 9:50 AM
Raising awareness about DLD is something we care deeply about at Speech & Language Link, and we are proud to hear our subscribing schools championing this important work. Well done Hythe Bay Primary for your fantastic celebration of DLD day!
news.kent.gov.uk/articles/ken...
news.kent.gov.uk/articles/ken...
Government research recommends that “children whose language appears delayed at the start of the early years need targeted support with careful monitoring to check they are making progress.”
November 24, 2025 at 12:56 PM
Government research recommends that “children whose language appears delayed at the start of the early years need targeted support with careful monitoring to check they are making progress.”
We are excited to be attending the IGGP’s annual SEND conference tomorrow in London. With so much change on the horizon for literacy and oracy, we look forward to listening to expert speakers and finding out about what this might mean for schools and pupils with SLCN!
#IGPP #SEND
#IGPP #SEND
November 18, 2025 at 3:15 PM
Here we are at the Education People Show at Detling Come and visit Teddy or pick up a tote bag at stand K19!
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!
#theeducationpeopleshow
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!
#theeducationpeopleshow
November 12, 2025 at 11:40 AM
Here we are at the Education People Show at Detling Come and visit Teddy or pick up a tote bag at stand K19!
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!
#theeducationpeopleshow
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!
#theeducationpeopleshow
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!
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
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!