SUNRAY
@sunray-york.bsky.social
SUNRAY is a network of teachers, practitioners, and researchers, predominantly across North and East Yorkshire. We work together to better understand children's development. https://sunray.york.ac.uk/
Does your school want to be ahead of the game in trialling a new intervention lesson for online misogyny? @ellenrlavender.bsky.social is looking for Year 7 classes in/around York to participate in an "Understanding Sexism" lesson in the new year. Find out more at sunray.york.ac.uk/research-opp...
November 24, 2025 at 10:34 AM
Does your school want to be ahead of the game in trialling a new intervention lesson for online misogyny? @ellenrlavender.bsky.social is looking for Year 7 classes in/around York to participate in an "Understanding Sexism" lesson in the new year. Find out more at sunray.york.ac.uk/research-opp...
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@theatp.bsky.social Thanks for such a fantastic issue of the ATP Today magazine! It was jam packed with lots of inspiring articles inc ones by Claire Barker from @bps-dartp.bsky.social and Dr Emma James from @sunray-york.bsky.social!
October 17, 2025 at 12:03 PM
@theatp.bsky.social Thanks for such a fantastic issue of the ATP Today magazine! It was jam packed with lots of inspiring articles inc ones by Claire Barker from @bps-dartp.bsky.social and Dr Emma James from @sunray-york.bsky.social!
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📣 Today is Developmental Language Disorder (DLD) Awareness day.
To mark #DLDDAY Voice 21 & @naplic.bsky.social
hosted a webinar which explored what to look out for & shared practical strategies to support children with DLD in the classroom.
Watch it here 👇
oracyoctober.voice21.org/session-regi...
To mark #DLDDAY Voice 21 & @naplic.bsky.social
hosted a webinar which explored what to look out for & shared practical strategies to support children with DLD in the classroom.
Watch it here 👇
oracyoctober.voice21.org/session-regi...
Oracy October: Session Registration [NAPLIC explains]
oracyoctober.voice21.org
October 17, 2025 at 9:13 AM
📣 Today is Developmental Language Disorder (DLD) Awareness day.
To mark #DLDDAY Voice 21 & @naplic.bsky.social
hosted a webinar which explored what to look out for & shared practical strategies to support children with DLD in the classroom.
Watch it here 👇
oracyoctober.voice21.org/session-regi...
To mark #DLDDAY Voice 21 & @naplic.bsky.social
hosted a webinar which explored what to look out for & shared practical strategies to support children with DLD in the classroom.
Watch it here 👇
oracyoctober.voice21.org/session-regi...
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🎉 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
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Today is Developmental Language Disorder Awareness Day #DLDDay
DLD is a hidden but common disability that affects 1 in 14 people causing difficulties understanding and using language for no known reason.
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DLD is a hidden but common disability that affects 1 in 14 people causing difficulties understanding and using language for no known reason.
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Decoding Developmental Language Disorders and Peer Victimisation in Young People
YouTube video by OxfordSparks
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October 17, 2025 at 8:12 AM
Today is Developmental Language Disorder Awareness Day #DLDDay
DLD is a hidden but common disability that affects 1 in 14 people causing difficulties understanding and using language for no known reason.
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DLD is a hidden but common disability that affects 1 in 14 people causing difficulties understanding and using language for no known reason.
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Today is Developmental Language Disorder Awareness Day #DLDDay! ~2 children in every classroom have significant difficulties with language, yet these often go undetected. Last year we recorded short videos to introduce DLD and put the spotlight on wellbeing youtube.com/playlist?lis...
Developmental Language Disorder Awareness Day 2024: Spotlight on Wellbeing - YouTube
Developmental Language Disorder (DLD) affects 7.5% of school age children. DLD is a condition that impacts children's oral language, but these children can a...
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October 17, 2025 at 10:13 AM
Today is Developmental Language Disorder Awareness Day #DLDDay! ~2 children in every classroom have significant difficulties with language, yet these often go undetected. Last year we recorded short videos to introduce DLD and put the spotlight on wellbeing youtube.com/playlist?lis...
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A collaboration between @profkepickett.bsky.social, KCL and Harvard reveals how an unequal distribution of wealth in society is associated with altered connections and reduced surface area in the brains of children 🧠
#openaccess paper in Nature Mental Health doi.org/10.1038/s442... 🔓 📄
#openaccess paper in Nature Mental Health doi.org/10.1038/s442... 🔓 📄
Societal inequality linked to structural brain changes in children
Income inequality in society has been linked to structural changes in the brains of children who go on to experience poorer mental health.
www.york.ac.uk
October 2, 2025 at 9:26 AM
A collaboration between @profkepickett.bsky.social, KCL and Harvard reveals how an unequal distribution of wealth in society is associated with altered connections and reduced surface area in the brains of children 🧠
#openaccess paper in Nature Mental Health doi.org/10.1038/s442... 🔓 📄
#openaccess paper in Nature Mental Health doi.org/10.1038/s442... 🔓 📄
There are some fantastic CPD opportunities for secondary school MFL teachers here, developed by the Language-Driven Pedagogy team 👇
📢NEW CPD for autumn 2025! Join Rachel Hawkes
this autumn/winter for 4 practical sessions on boosting confidence and creativity and preparing students for the new GCSE. KS3 strategies, phonics, grammar, listening, and more.
👉Book now: york.ac.uk/education/re...
#MFL #CPD #GCSE
this autumn/winter for 4 practical sessions on boosting confidence and creativity and preparing students for the new GCSE. KS3 strategies, phonics, grammar, listening, and more.
👉Book now: york.ac.uk/education/re...
#MFL #CPD #GCSE
Continuing Professional Development
The partnership between The University of York and the Cam Academy Trust strives to bring together research and practice to improve language curriculum design and pedagogy, leading to a higher take up...
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October 1, 2025 at 8:19 AM
There are some fantastic CPD opportunities for secondary school MFL teachers here, developed by the Language-Driven Pedagogy team 👇
Plus this week our very own @hannahhobson.bsky.social will be giving an online talk on camouflaging in developmental language disorder. It's a ticketed event (£10) to raise money for a good cause, and you can watch live or access the recording!
Join us THIS THURSDAY in finding out all the latest information on camouflaging/masking in DLD with Dr Hannah Hobson
Tickets via Eventbrite
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-2025-d...
#DLDDay is Friday October17th. Theme: 'you can't see DLD' so let's join together and make it visible.
#DevLangDis
Tickets via Eventbrite
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-2025-d...
#DLDDay is Friday October17th. Theme: 'you can't see DLD' so let's join together and make it visible.
#DevLangDis
September 30, 2025 at 7:04 AM
Plus this week our very own @hannahhobson.bsky.social will be giving an online talk on camouflaging in developmental language disorder. It's a ticketed event (£10) to raise money for a good cause, and you can watch live or access the recording!
This looks a great webinar! 45 minutes of your time to learn how to spot language difficulties in the classroom.
Almost 700k children in England have #DLD, struggling to join in jokes, share stories or ask for help at school. With the right training, teachers can spot challenges early.
Sign up for our free #DLDDay webinar: https://bit.ly/4gvUvoF
Sign up for our free #DLDDay webinar: https://bit.ly/4gvUvoF
September 30, 2025 at 7:01 AM
This looks a great webinar! 45 minutes of your time to learn how to spot language difficulties in the classroom.
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The Department for Education ‘Areas of Research Interest: 2025 have been released. Just some of the topics include:
- SEND
- Working with parents and families
- Belonging
- Using technology for learning
- Attendance
…and more. The priorities and emphasis are clear.
www.gov.uk/government/p...
- SEND
- Working with parents and families
- Belonging
- Using technology for learning
- Attendance
…and more. The priorities and emphasis are clear.
www.gov.uk/government/p...
September 24, 2025 at 6:15 AM
The Department for Education ‘Areas of Research Interest: 2025 have been released. Just some of the topics include:
- SEND
- Working with parents and families
- Belonging
- Using technology for learning
- Attendance
…and more. The priorities and emphasis are clear.
www.gov.uk/government/p...
- SEND
- Working with parents and families
- Belonging
- Using technology for learning
- Attendance
…and more. The priorities and emphasis are clear.
www.gov.uk/government/p...
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I'll be hosting a 500 Words BBC Live Lesson at 11am on 24 September for primary schools. Tell every teacher you know! #BBC500Words #BBCLiveLessons
September 11, 2025 at 10:29 AM
I'll be hosting a 500 Words BBC Live Lesson at 11am on 24 September for primary schools. Tell every teacher you know! #BBC500Words #BBCLiveLessons
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Too many children with speech and language challenges are being left out and left behind at school.
Today, we’ve launched our own white paper – because Government must get SEND reform right.
Share it with your MP today👇
https://speechandlanguage.org.uk/the-issue/our-campaigns/transforming-send/
Today, we’ve launched our own white paper – because Government must get SEND reform right.
Share it with your MP today👇
https://speechandlanguage.org.uk/the-issue/our-campaigns/transforming-send/
September 24, 2025 at 6:35 AM
Too many children with speech and language challenges are being left out and left behind at school.
Today, we’ve launched our own white paper – because Government must get SEND reform right.
Share it with your MP today👇
https://speechandlanguage.org.uk/the-issue/our-campaigns/transforming-send/
Today, we’ve launched our own white paper – because Government must get SEND reform right.
Share it with your MP today👇
https://speechandlanguage.org.uk/the-issue/our-campaigns/transforming-send/
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I'm looking for secondary schools in the Yorkshire area to take part in an intervention to help children critically engage with sexist content online!
If you know any teachers or schools that might be interested, please ask them to drop me an email on erl541@york.ac.uk for more information :)
If you know any teachers or schools that might be interested, please ask them to drop me an email on erl541@york.ac.uk for more information :)
September 22, 2025 at 9:56 AM
I'm looking for secondary schools in the Yorkshire area to take part in an intervention to help children critically engage with sexist content online!
If you know any teachers or schools that might be interested, please ask them to drop me an email on erl541@york.ac.uk for more information :)
If you know any teachers or schools that might be interested, please ask them to drop me an email on erl541@york.ac.uk for more information :)
Hi there! If you're a teacher in/near York, we'd really love your input on a research event we're considering for 2026. We want to know whether it would be of interest, & what should be included. If you have 5 mins to spare, please let us know via this short survey! docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
Schools Research Exchange Day
We would like to establish an annual event to showcase the research-related activities happening in/around York, and shape future directions for research in the local community. This survey asks for t...
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July 28, 2025 at 1:43 PM
Hi there! If you're a teacher in/near York, we'd really love your input on a research event we're considering for 2026. We want to know whether it would be of interest, & what should be included. If you have 5 mins to spare, please let us know via this short survey! docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
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Working with adults with DLD network meeting is on July 9th.
Open to all who work in this field or who wish to.
Book your place via Eventbrite:
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/working-wi...
#DevLangDis
Open to all who work in this field or who wish to.
Book your place via Eventbrite:
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/working-wi...
#DevLangDis
July 1, 2025 at 9:48 AM
Working with adults with DLD network meeting is on July 9th.
Open to all who work in this field or who wish to.
Book your place via Eventbrite:
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/working-wi...
#DevLangDis
Open to all who work in this field or who wish to.
Book your place via Eventbrite:
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/working-wi...
#DevLangDis
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Looking for inspiration and fresh ideas?
Our amazing 2025 talks on YouTube will ignite your curiosity and expand your horizons! From thought leaders to everyday heroes, there's a talk for everyone.
Tune in and get inspired today.
youtube.com/yorkideas
Our amazing 2025 talks on YouTube will ignite your curiosity and expand your horizons! From thought leaders to everyday heroes, there's a talk for everyone.
Tune in and get inspired today.
youtube.com/yorkideas
July 1, 2025 at 10:06 AM
Looking for inspiration and fresh ideas?
Our amazing 2025 talks on YouTube will ignite your curiosity and expand your horizons! From thought leaders to everyday heroes, there's a talk for everyone.
Tune in and get inspired today.
youtube.com/yorkideas
Our amazing 2025 talks on YouTube will ignite your curiosity and expand your horizons! From thought leaders to everyday heroes, there's a talk for everyone.
Tune in and get inspired today.
youtube.com/yorkideas
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youtu.be/Ko6sFea3v0w?...
Feel free to share - our guide is appropriate for mental health professionals working with adults or children (it’s important to remember many children with language problems continue to have communication needs as adults)
Feel free to share - our guide is appropriate for mental health professionals working with adults or children (it’s important to remember many children with language problems continue to have communication needs as adults)
Developmental Language Disorder (DLD): a guide for mental heath practitioners
YouTube video by RADLD
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June 24, 2025 at 2:34 PM
youtu.be/Ko6sFea3v0w?...
Feel free to share - our guide is appropriate for mental health professionals working with adults or children (it’s important to remember many children with language problems continue to have communication needs as adults)
Feel free to share - our guide is appropriate for mental health professionals working with adults or children (it’s important to remember many children with language problems continue to have communication needs as adults)
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Great to see the link between language and mental health considered on the BBC - and amazing of Siouxsie to share her experiences www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
We have video guides for mental health practitioners about language problems and mental health - see below!
We have video guides for mental health practitioners about language problems and mental health - see below!
Children with speech issues risk poor mental health, charity says
Speech and Language UK says some children can struggle to categorise and communicate how they feel.
www.bbc.co.uk
June 24, 2025 at 2:33 PM
Great to see the link between language and mental health considered on the BBC - and amazing of Siouxsie to share her experiences www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
We have video guides for mental health practitioners about language problems and mental health - see below!
We have video guides for mental health practitioners about language problems and mental health - see below!
📣 *New resource!* Academics & practitioners at the University of York have developed a free online course to support individuals in recognising and responding to mental health concerns in children/young people. You can access it via our staff training resources page sunray.york.ac.uk/workshops-an...
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June 19, 2025 at 3:50 PM
📣 *New resource!* Academics & practitioners at the University of York have developed a free online course to support individuals in recognising and responding to mental health concerns in children/young people. You can access it via our staff training resources page sunray.york.ac.uk/workshops-an...
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What a decade it's been for #oracy. Ten years ago, we set out to put speaking, listening, and communication where they belong — right at the heart of education.
So, how’s it going? Let’s take a look 🧵👇
So, how’s it going? Let’s take a look 🧵👇
June 18, 2025 at 10:36 AM
What a decade it's been for #oracy. Ten years ago, we set out to put speaking, listening, and communication where they belong — right at the heart of education.
So, how’s it going? Let’s take a look 🧵👇
So, how’s it going? Let’s take a look 🧵👇
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🚀 Our special ten year anniversary Impact Report, launched yesterday, looking back at the changes we've made, schools we've worked with and lives we've touched over that time.
View it here 👇
voice21.org/ten-years-of...
View it here 👇
voice21.org/ten-years-of...
Ten Years of Impact - Voice 21
Learn more about who our Voice 21 Oracy Schools are and how they are achieving a high-quality oracy education. We are committed to improving access to a high-quality oracy education for those students...
voice21.org
June 18, 2025 at 10:36 AM
🚀 Our special ten year anniversary Impact Report, launched yesterday, looking back at the changes we've made, schools we've worked with and lives we've touched over that time.
View it here 👇
voice21.org/ten-years-of...
View it here 👇
voice21.org/ten-years-of...
If you're interested in @ellenrlavender.bsky.social's work more broadly, you can sign up to be contacted about future opportunities via the QR code below.
Hello! I'm looking for teachers to take part in upcoming research projects for my PhD. If you're a teacher interested in taking part the link is here: york.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...
I'd appreciate it if you could share with any teachers you know too who might be interested!
I'd appreciate it if you could share with any teachers you know too who might be interested!
June 5, 2025 at 3:23 PM
If you're interested in @ellenrlavender.bsky.social's work more broadly, you can sign up to be contacted about future opportunities via the QR code below.
Two new research opportunities! @ellenrlavender.bsky.social & team have developed a lesson to encourage adolescents to critically engage with sexist social media content. They are looking for (a) teacher feedback via focus groups, & (b) Year 7 classes to trial. See sunray.york.ac.uk/research-opp...
SUNRAY - Research Opportunities
Research opportunities
York has active research in children’s language and literacy, mathematics, learning and memory, mental health and wellbeing, neurodevelopmental disorders, sleep, social develop...
sunray.york.ac.uk
June 5, 2025 at 3:22 PM
Two new research opportunities! @ellenrlavender.bsky.social & team have developed a lesson to encourage adolescents to critically engage with sexist social media content. They are looking for (a) teacher feedback via focus groups, & (b) Year 7 classes to trial. See sunray.york.ac.uk/research-opp...
*New study klaxon!* 📣 @emmacsullivan.bsky.social is looking for pupils aged 12-19 to participate in a short survey on smartphone use, sleep, and wellbeing. Please find more details on our Research Opportunities page if your school might be able to help sunray.york.ac.uk/research-opp...
SUNRAY - Research Opportunities
Research opportunities
York has active research in children’s language and literacy, mathematics, learning and memory, mental health and wellbeing, neurodevelopmental disorders, sleep, social develop...
sunray.york.ac.uk
May 23, 2025 at 1:37 PM
*New study klaxon!* 📣 @emmacsullivan.bsky.social is looking for pupils aged 12-19 to participate in a short survey on smartphone use, sleep, and wellbeing. Please find more details on our Research Opportunities page if your school might be able to help sunray.york.ac.uk/research-opp...