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...
Read moreWhat can COVID 19 teach us about learning vocabulary?
As a Speech and Language Therapist, I am always intrigued to find out how children learn new words. The COVID 19 pandemic has forced us all...
Read moreThe impact of vocabulary teaching using sound and meaning cues
PhD Supervisors: Jenny Thomson, Meesha Warmington - University of Sheffield I am delighted to be able to share my research on vocabulary teaching with delegates at...
Read moreBridging the Word Gap at Transition: The Oxford Language Report – a response by Speech and Language Link
A recent report published by the Centre for Education and Youth, alongside Oxford University Press, highlights concern about pupils’ poor vocabulary development and the impact...
Read moreNarrowing the WORD Gap
There is a considerable body of evidence now to show how children’s early oral language skills are influenced by their home language, with children from...
Read moreClosing the Attainment Gap
You may have heard reference to the ‘word gap’ in the news several times this year. Oxford University Press produced the ‘Oxford Language Report’ earlier...
Read moreTop Transition Words to Teach Your Children Going into KS3
As the summer holidays grow steadily closer, there is one thing in the minds of many children - their imminent transition to secondary school. A...
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