Articles by tag: parents

How schools can use their Pupil Premium budgets to boost reading comprehension

We know that school leaders and teaching staff are passionate about providing every pupil with the support and resources they need to succeed academically and...

Small group language intervention: tips for successful generalisation

Language groups are an opportunity for children with language and communication needs to participate in activities focused on developing their language and communication skills. They...

The mystery of the missing bench

When I picked up my 7-year-old daughter from school on Friday I asked about her day, expecting to hear about what she’d had for lunch....

Thinking about winking

The dictionary definition for ‘wink’ is 'to close and open one eye quickly, typically to indicate that something is a joke or a secret or...

We 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...

What shall we pack?

When it comes to packing for a few nights away or a family holiday, I'm a planner. I quite enjoy making a list of what...

Speech and language in the garden

I have a beautiful climbing rose in the garden that my brother bought for me a few years ago. Over the last few weeks, I have...

The Parent Detectives

The periods of home learning that have taken place over the past year have been stressful for parents and children alike, who have craved the...

Managing Difficult Conversations with Parents – Part 1: Putting your best foot forward

Talking about SLCN is a sensitive issue. No parent wants to hear that their child might be having difficulties in their learning or their development,...

Managing Difficult Conversations with Parents – Part 2: Navigating the conversation and working together

In part 1, we shared advice on preparing for your conversation with parents and approaching what might be a difficult conversation with an open mind....