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...
Read moreIssue 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...
Read moreIssue 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...
Read moreIssue 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...
Read moreIssue 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...
Read moreIssue 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...
Read moreIssue 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...
Read moreIssue 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...
Read moreIssue 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...
Read moreIssue 23, Page 8-9: Self-care rules!
In education we are great at looking after other people. We look after the children, other staff, sometimes the parents too. But how well do...
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