Tag: SLCN
Bridging the gap
Tia Papoutselou on transition issues for Y6 students with Speech, Language and Communication Need (SLCN)
The transition from primary to secondary school is challenging for...
Selective mutism
Hannah Morris explains how children with selective mutism can develop the confidence to express themselves and thrive.
When there is an expectation to talk, the...
SEN124 : May/June 2023
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It’s been a busy few weeks here recently, including a very worthwhile trip to Dyslexia Show 2023 in...
How to make questions and instructions clearer for autistic pupils
Joe Butler shares her ten practical tips for how to be more inclusive of different communication styles when asking questions or giving instructions to...
How effective are interventions in Reception?
A London SLT team investigated how effectively universal and targeted interventions can bring children up to speed
Guy’s and St Thomas’ NHS community speech and...
Have they started talking yet?
Joanne Jones provides helpful advice on how to cope with unwelcome comments from friends and family.
Have you ever been with your child at a...
The secret power of questions
Jennifer Boyd discusses how questions boost engagement and build language
Have you ever found yourself in a power struggle with a two-year old? Do you...
SEN118 : May/June 2022
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On the 29th March, the UK Government published its Green Paper on the review of the SEND system....
Don’t take me out again!
Liz Elks offers a range of useful tips to develop speech and language skills in children
If we’re not careful children with Speech, Language and...
SEN117 : March/April 2022
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As we await the upcoming and, hopefully, comprehensive SEND review, it is reassuring to know that Members of...