Articles by tag: the link issue 24

Issue 24, Page 8-9: Four key areas to consider when using sensory support

I get a sinking feeling in my stomach when asked to provide quick sensory ideas which schools can use with their students. This is because...

Issue 24, Page 6-7: Helping Children with DLD Talk about Strengths and Differences

Supporting children to recognise and talk about what they are good at, as well as what they find challenging, is important for self-esteem and can...

Issue 24, Page 3-5: Welcome to The Link Community

Speech and Language Link We’ve been around for nearly 20 years. Starting with 3 people, we now have 25 dedicated staff including our speech and language...

Issue 24, Page 20: Free SLCN news delivered straight to your inbox every month!

As speech and language experts, our ongoing mission is to bring speech and language therapy knowledge and expertise to every school, providing a whole school...

Issue 24, Page 18-19: Ask a Therapist: Supporting the communication needs of refugee children

QUESTION: “How can our school best support the communication needs of our new refugee children?” ANSWER: Starting a new school is a daunting process for most...

Issue 24, Page 16-17: One TA to Another – TA Networks

Our resident TA talks to HLTA, Catherine Coverdale, about how she became the Yorkshire TA Network Coordinator. “We wanted TAs to meet colleagues face-to-face to network...

Issue 24, Page 14-15: Right from the Start

Juliet Leonard, speech and language therapist, explains why boldly returning to early phonological awareness teaching impacts positively on children with delayed literacy skills. Learning to read...

Issue 24, Page 13: Speaking up for visual learning

Reduced vocabulary can delay a child’s spoken and written language, which may limit progress and make social aspects of school life challenging. Any child can be...

Issue 24, Page 10-12: The Link CPD: Speech and Language

Continuing Professional Development (CPD) in schools Among The Link magazine’s goals is helping school staff to develop their professional skills and knowledge, providing the most effective...