Articles by tag: assessment

Why it is essential to universally screen students’ language skills in Year 7

Many students will start secondary school with unidentified speech, language, and communication needs (SLCN) as needs are often missed or misidentified. The Communication Trust (‘Talk of the...

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A testing time

It’s exam season, and throughout schools, pupils are showcasing their skills and knowledge after a year of learning. Exams can be really nerve-racking – they involve...

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We are more than just an assessment

Did you know that the therapists at Speech & Language Link collectively have over 100 years of speech and language therapy experience, while our team...

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Is language the problem?

This is Ben* who is not having a good start to this term. His teacher reports that he is not the same quiet, compliant lad...

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Do you fit in?

I joined Speech and Language Link at the beginning of January. This was a big move for me as I had previously worked exclusively for...

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Did you know this about Infant Language Link?

You may know that Infant Language Link is an award-winning package that identifies and supports children with speech, language and communication needs (SLCN) in 4000+...

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How do we identify children with SEND (including those with speech, language and communication needs)?

By Kate Freeman, Consultant - Speech and Language in Education The classification of SEND (special educational needs and disability) applies to four in ten children at...

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EEF Blog: Learning recovery and the role of diagnostic assessment – a response by Speech and Language Link

In a recent blog, the EEF’s national content manager, Alex Quigley, discussed the important role of diagnostic assessment in supporting pupils as they return to...

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