Tag: SLCN
ACE Centre Oxford faces closure
The ACE Centre in Oxford, a centre of excellence for augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) provision, is set to close permanently on 30 June...
Offenders with SLCN need more support
Greater investment in speech and language therapy within the Scottish criminal justice system is needed to help cut re-offending rates, according to a new...
Communication is more than just speech
Communication aids are invaluable classroom tools for many who struggle to make themselves understood. Janice Murray, Michael Clarke and Gillian Hazel examine the options
Gross warns of cuts to SLCN services
The outgoing Communication Champion has cautioned that cuts to speech and language services and new commissioning procedures could cause greater hardship for children with...
National Curriculum to focus on SLCN
A report by the Expert Panel for the National Curriculum review has called for speech, language and communication to be a part of the...
Early intervention needed for those with SLCN
Vulnerable children with speech, language and communication needs (SLCN) should receive early intervention to improve their life chances and prevent them from entering the...