Articles by tag: primary

Issue 19, Pages 14-15: The power of rhythmic awareness for language and literacy learning

Research indicates that the ability to coordinate and time our movements impacts upon awareness and rapid naming in school-age children children’s ability to learn language,...

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Issue 29, Pages 12-13: Ask a therapist – beyond the worksheet

Q. Am I doing enough for my SLCN learners? A. This is a brave but important question to ask. It sometimes feels that, by adapting activities to...

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Issue 29, Pages 8-9: Having conversations about listening

We know that listening and attention are vital precursors necessary for language skills, social relationships, and educational attainment. But what are the components of listening...

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Issue 29, Pages 6-7: Why bringing speech and language teams into schools is key

2024 started with the announcement that there has been an unprecedented rise in children needing speech and language therapy, resulting in thousands of them sitting...

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Issue 4, Page 2-3: Supporting the Support Staff

Guidance on making the best use of TAs by Jo Chessum. I have had the privilege of sharing my classroom with some of the most creative,...

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