Articles by tag: slcn

Issue 30, Pages 16-17: Supporting your TA

The language of speech, language and communication needs (SLCN) or communication and interaction needs (both forms of label are in common use) is complex. These...

Issue 30, Pages 12-13: Getting SLCN support right

There is currently a focus on the speech and language skills of children starting school. This is a good thing; these skills are essential for...

Issue 30, Pages 8-9: EAL and multilingualism versus SLCN – how to support learners differently

Language difficulties are common in pupils who are learning English as an additional language (EAL learners), and those with speech, language and communication needs (SLCN)....

Issue 30, Page 7: Speech & Language Link – a valuable resource

When I became SENCo in 2004, speech and language therapists (SaLT) were still able to attend School Action Plus reviews and meet with schools three...

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...

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...

Issue 28, Pages 18-19: Adaptive Teaching & SLCN

There is a change in approach with how we support children in the classroom. Gone are the days when differentiation was considered best practice, and...

Issue 28, Pages 14-15: Ask a therapist

Question: No space, no time, no budget… so how can we support our children with speech, language and communication needs (SLCN)? Answer: Unfortunately, there is no ‘silver...

Issue 22, Page 4-5: THE LINK SURVEY – Your Experience of SLCN Support

In the autumn issue of the magazine, we launched The Link Survey to hear what you had to say about your experience of SLCN support. As...

Issue 21, Page 8-9: Joined-up thinking – A whole school approach to SLCN identification and support

Why a joined-up whole school approach to SLCN is important Much attention has been paid recently to supporting children’s language on school entry, and this is...