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Speech & Language Link
@speechandlanguage.bsky.social
We help schools to support children with speech, language and communication needs (SLCN).
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
November 12, 2025 at 11:40 AM
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
November 10, 2025 at 2:05 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
November 6, 2025 at 3:43 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.
November 4, 2025 at 1:32 PM
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
October 17, 2025 at 8:59 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
October 10, 2025 at 9:55 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
October 9, 2025 at 11:42 AM
We're very busy and loving talking to you all! #NESCardiff2025
October 3, 2025 at 10:34 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!
October 3, 2025 at 8:50 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
July 22, 2025 at 8:46 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
July 9, 2025 at 11:49 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
July 4, 2025 at 9:43 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
June 18, 2025 at 9:25 AM
The Link Secondary magazine is in schools!
Inside:
📚Get reading with advice on supporting language development with books
🚌Claire Chambers steers us toward school trips going more smoothly
Alert🚨, Organise📂, Calm😌 Ali Neal’s guidance on sensory circuits
FREE on our website: tinyurl.com/32c4wbvj
June 9, 2025 at 2:43 PM
The latest Link Secondary magazine will be in schools from this Monday the 9th of June! This edition includes articles about:
🕮 How to support students to be better readers
🚌School trips for students with SLCN
🤸Sensory circuits
🧑‍💻Our regular Ask a Therapist feature
➕Much, much more!
June 6, 2025 at 11:51 AM
Our SLCN toolkits support those who work in SEND to address speech and language needs, with:
🧑‍🏫Staff training and development
📚Standardised assessment
🤸Resources and intervention
🙋Qualified therapist support team
👉 tinyurl.com/3eezjyba
#SpeechLanguageLink #SLCN #SEND
June 3, 2025 at 2:21 PM
The latest Link Magazine will be in schools from this Monday the 2nd of June!
Primary schools, look out for our latest speech and language magazine, landing in your school. This edition includes articles on camouflaging, selective mutism, and our regular Ask a Therapist feature. Plus, much more!
May 30, 2025 at 11:07 AM
Speech & Language Link is exhibiting at the @cstvoice.bsky.social SEND and Inclusion Conference this Thursday! @canterburyjudith.bsky.social and Kate Freeman will be on Stand 10 so please do come and say hello!
#CSTSEND #SLCN #SEND
May 21, 2025 at 1:18 PM
We know that lunch and breaktimes are crucial periods for children to develop peer to peer communication and yet many students with SLCN find breaks and playtimes difficult. In the most recent blog from Speech & Language Link you can find out how to support them.
Read it here: tinyurl.com/56452kb8
May 19, 2025 at 2:11 PM
All the latest Link Primary magazine articles are now available on our searchable library! From tips on supporting TAs to the importance of teacher wellbeing our online library is full of amazing articles!

Sign for a free Link Community membership and start browsing today: tinyurl.com/erdyjj9h
May 15, 2025 at 12:31 PM
The programme for the festival is now available so you can see what is on and who will be there. Stories are crucial to the development of speech and language in kids, and we are so excited that this is being supported in our local area
May 13, 2025 at 8:32 AM
Speech & Language Link are proud to support the @canterburykidslit.bsky.social! This amazing event supports children in developing a love of stories both in and out of the written format.
May 13, 2025 at 8:32 AM
Don’t forget that we have many of the presentations from The Link Live 2024 available for FREE on our website. All you have to do is sign up to The Link community!
Presentations from @sendmattersuk.bsky.social, Jean Gross, and Kylie Rio-Wood are all available.
Find more here: tinyurl.com/ycy85ama
May 2, 2025 at 9:28 AM
The Link Primary from Speech & Language Link has officially gone to print! This will be Issue 32, with articles ranging from tips on how to support selective mutism to our regular Ask a Therapist feature. This edition will be packed with useful information that helps you to support pupils with SLCN!
April 30, 2025 at 1:47 PM
Each month Speech & Language Link shine the spotlight on a different speech or language need from our Ultimate Guide to SLCN.
April’s focus is on the role of the speech and language therapist! To access this resource, become a Link Community member. It’s free!
Read here: tinyurl.com/3x9aabk6
April 24, 2025 at 12:24 PM