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...
Read moreA 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...
Read moreWe are more than just an assessment
Did you know that the therapists at Speech and Language Link collectively have over 100 years of speech and language therapy experience, while our team...
Read moreIs 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...
Read moreDo 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...
Read moreDid 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+...
Read moreHow 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...
Read moreEEF 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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