Starting Strong: 5 Ways to Get Ahead with Speech and Language at School Entry
The new cohort of children has arrived in most primary schools. Tiny and wide-eyed, they pour in with their oversized backpacks and bright new uniforms...
Read moreA Summer Opportunity: Preparing for a Smooth September Transition
As the long-awaited summer holidays begin—or have already begun for some—there’s no doubt that a collective exhale is in order. It’s time to rest, reflect,...
Read moreInclusive Play: Creating Connections for Students with Speech, Language and Communication Needs (SLCN)
Sam sits on the bench alone in the playground. He spends most of his time staring down at his shoes, but every now and then,...
Read moreTop Toys for Talking
Speech and language therapists are often known for their arrival at a school, carrying an unwieldy bag full of assessments and resources. With this magical...
Read more“When we provide the right care and the right environment, they will flourish”
Stress, Shame and Sapless Succulents My garden, which is typically a neglected mess and truly overrun with weeds, got a big overhaul last spring. A sorry picture...
Read moreSurviving the summer: a guide for families of children with speech, language and communication needs
Unstructured school holiday time can be particularly difficult for children with speech, language and communication needs (SLCN). The impending six weeks of summer ‘holiday’ can...
Read moreUniversal teaching approaches for secondary classrooms
By Natalie Fogden and Becky Rothwell, SEND Advisers at HFL Education With increased language demands across the curriculum, secondary school students with speech, language and...
Read moreHarmonizing potential: Enriching speech, language, and communication through the young voices choir and inclusion strategies for children with SLCN
How much do you know about Young Voices? The world's largest school choir group, performing year on year in venues all over the world, has...
Read more“People don’t get me”
It’s positive to see that speech, language and communication needs (SLCN) are becoming more talked about. Last year, schools assessed 230,000 pupils using Speech Link and...
Read moreWe 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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