Speech & Language Link
Empowering schools & early years settings to identify and support children with speech, language and communication needs
- We are here at theGatewate Alliance - Early Years Conference! If you are here please drop by our stand, the wonderful Nancy Hamling will be there to tell you all about our packages. #SEND #EarlyYears
- Want to elevate oracy in your school? Join our exclusive webinar next Friday to discover tools for strengthening speaking and listening! ✅Members/Free Triallers: Sign up via your News page. ✅Neither of the above? Grab a Free Trial via the link below!
- As proud partners of SENsible SENCO, we’re so excited to share their upcoming two-day conference, focused on strategic planning and sustainable SENCO workload. If you are a SENCO, this is definitely not one to miss! SENsible26: The Power of Planning will explore:👇
- We are here at the Inspiration SEND Network Conference - Norwich! If you are here please drop by our stand, the wonderful Nancy Hamling will be there to tell you all about our packages. #SEND #Norwich
- Our specialist, Kate Freeman, recently teamed up with our partners SENsible SENCO CIC to talk about supporting communication in the Early Years. We loved diving into this vital topic with their community. Watch the full video on the SENsible SENCO Youtube Channel! #SLCN #EarlyYears #SENDsupport
- Watch the full video here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=rSRn...
- 💭 Do you have an interest in SEND? 💡Have you got ideas about SEND identification and support? 📄 Do you want to make a difference? If you answered yes to these questions then you should take part in the National Conversation on SEND.
- We’re looking forward to being part of IncludEd 2026 this year! Join us and many other organisations focused on inclusion sharing tools, resources and ideas that will support you to develop inclusive practice and systems. #Inclusion #Diversity #IncludEd2026
- We hope that you have a fantastic Christmas - with love from everyone at the Speech & Language Link team!
- The Government’s Our Children, Our Future strategy brings into focus the challenges many children living in poverty face. With the right support in place communication, well-being and learning can thrive.
- Raising awareness about DLD is something we care deeply about at Speech & Language Link, and we are proud to hear our subscribing schools championing this important work. Well done Hythe Bay Primary for your fantastic celebration of DLD day! news.kent.gov.uk/articles/ken...
- Government research recommends that “children whose language appears delayed at the start of the early years need targeted support with careful monitoring to check they are making progress.”
- Here we are at the Education People Show at Detling Come and visit Teddy or pick up a tote bag at stand K19! We are here to talk to you about how our packages can help your school! Got questions about Little Link? Let us know, we want to spread the word about Ben and Teddy! #theeducationpeopleshow
- It’s Odd Socks Day! Even our office doggy has joined in with his wonderfully bright mismatched socks! Today reminds us that individuality is something to value and celebrate. Are you wearing your odd socks today? #OddSocksDay #AntiBullyingWeek @anti-bullyingalliance.org.uk
- From playgrounds to parliament, our homes to our phones, #AntiBullyingWeek is coming soon on 10th November! Together, we can use our #PowerForGood to end bullying - for good. 💙 Join us and @anti-bullyingalliance.org.uk to be part of the change! bit.ly/4mN5Ous
- Delighted to see #oracy recognised in the Curriculum & Assessment Review. A national framework for primary & secondary is a major step forward. Huge thanks to all who championed oracy—and congrats to Becky Francis on an excellent review.
- It is so important that the issues affecting access to speech and language therapy services are tackled. We fully support this campaign - children and young people with communication needs should not have to wait any longer #InvestInSLT
- Hello 🦋 #bskySPEECHIES, SLT advocates, parents of children & young people with #SLCN & other dedicated #childSPEECHdis #devLANGdis 💃🕺movers & shakers. The #INVESTinSLT push has important implications internationally. Please amplify📣 this message 🇬🇧 #budget2025🇬🇧 #budget25🇬🇧 @ukparliament.parliament.uk
- We proud to be sponsoring the National Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) Conference 2025! This fantastic conference brings together educational professionals, charities and social enterprises to explore how to improve outcomes for children and young people with SEND.
- You can’t see DLD - but it’s there. 2 in every class of 30 have DLD, a hidden condition that makes understanding and using language harder. This #DLDAwarenessDay, let’s raise our voices for children with DLD. Learn more about DLD: tinyurl.com/3rssjc8h #YouCantSeeDLD #DLDawareness
- Here we are at the TES SEND Show! Come and visit Teddy or pick up a tote bag at stand E40! We are here to talk to you about how our packages can help your school! Got questions about Little Link? Let us know, we want to spread the word about Ben and Teddy! #TESSENDShow #SLCN
- We are attending the Tes SEND Show tomorrow! This year we’ll be introducing our new early years setting package – Little Link! Visit our stand to find out more about Ben and Teddy and discover how they can help you identify and support early language needs in a fun, accessible way. #TesSENDShow2025
- We're very busy and loving talking to you all! #NESCardiff2025
- Here we are at NES in Cardiff! Come and visit Teddy or pick up a tote bag at stand 31! Nancy, Yin, Frazer and Louise are all here to talk to you about how our packages can help your school! Got questions about Little Link? Let us know, we want to spread the word about Ben and Teddy!
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- As speech and language specialists, we know the impact DLD can have when left undiagnosed. A must-read from The Independent here: tinyurl.com/ym4rfjtn.
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- We are so excited to have two of our speech and language therapists, Yin Collighan and Louise Emerson on the @thesendcast.bsky.social. With Dale, they delve into the significance of oracy in schools and how enhancing speech and language skills can foster a more effective learning environment.
- The summer holidays have begun and now is the time to recharge. For many teachers, this is also a chance to prepare for the new academic year. Our latest blog focuses on how to prepare for the September transition, especially for students with SLCN. Read our top tips here: tinyurl.com/mrsmeanx
- A huge WELL DONE to all our subscribers and Link Community members for another wonderful school year. We hope you enjoy a well-deserved summer break! Remember, you can stay up to date with all our latest news by following us on social media and by joining The Link Community!
- A huge THANK YOU to all our subscribing schools for an incredible 2024–25 academic year! Together, we've made a real difference in supporting children with speech, language and communication needs (SLCN), keep reading to hear more
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- “SaLT services are often in a position where they have to ration what they can provide” In this month’s Focus On from our Ultimate Guide to SLCN, we spotlight the vital role of speech and language therapists. Read the whole chapter here: tinyurl.com/3882prh9 #SALTs #SLCN #SEND
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- Today we are at nasen Live! Nancy Hamling is exhibiting alongside special guest, Teddy! We are so excited to hear from all of you like minded professionals to talk about your school’s needs! Come and find us on stand 15 to grab a brand-new copy of The Link magazine! #nasenlive #SLCN
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- According to 'statistics' this can is the favourite treat of teachers. We were so intrigued we're conducting an experiment at the West Sussex SENCO conference. Many thanks from all of us at Speech & Language Link. PS - Let us know if this is true for you too. #ThankaTeacherDay #IYKYK #TrueOrFalse
- Step two, providing early identification of SLCN, is absolutely vital for all schools throughout a students education. That's why we provide a whole school approach with our packages, from age 4-14.
- The Link Secondary magazine is in schools! Inside: 📚Get reading with advice on supporting language development with books 🚌Claire Chambers steers us toward school trips going more smoothly Alert🚨, Organise📂, Calm😌 Ali Neal’s guidance on sensory circuits FREE on our website: tinyurl.com/32c4wbvj
- The latest Link Secondary magazine will be in schools from this Monday the 9th of June! This edition includes articles about: 🕮 How to support students to be better readers 🚌School trips for students with SLCN 🤸Sensory circuits 🧑💻Our regular Ask a Therapist feature ➕Much, much more!
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- Our SLCN toolkits support those who work in SEND to address speech and language needs, with: 🧑🏫Staff training and development 📚Standardised assessment 🤸Resources and intervention 🙋Qualified therapist support team 👉 tinyurl.com/3eezjyba #SpeechLanguageLink #SLCN #SEND
- The latest Link Magazine will be in schools from this Monday the 2nd of June! Primary schools, look out for our latest speech and language magazine, landing in your school. This edition includes articles on camouflaging, selective mutism, and our regular Ask a Therapist feature. Plus, much more!
