A Time to Talk...

Kate Goodhew. Independent Speech and Language Therapy services for local schools and EY settings. Word Aware training provider. NW Leics. #DevLangDis

[A Time to Talk... @ATimetoTalk_SLT]

Time for pastures new.
Somewhere blue 🦋
Maybe see you there? 👋

[A Time to Talk... @ATimetoTalk_SLT]

#DLDday You can’t see DLD. But 1 in 14 children in the UK have Developmental Language Disorder 😦 Take a look at how you can support children with #DevLangDis in YOUR classroom at https://t.co/nlbTMnf6KP… 💜💛💜
https://t.co/FBBqENxXb3 @LeicsEducation

[A Time to Talk... @ATimetoTalk_SLT]

Don’t miss the important conversations from #NAPLIC25 - you’ll find all the highlights on Bluesky. Here’s a taster…

[Georgia Wilson @leckiegeorgia]

The #InvestInSLT team are calling for your support once again.
Will you support a National Speech & Language Therapists Day?
Celebrate the amazing work they do & our appreciation.
Starting 18th May 2025
Let's do this ❤️
#speechtherapist #Speechtherapy #SLT #SLT2b

[A Time to Talk... @ATimetoTalk_SLT]

@Karmaviolet12 Amelia really is the most amazing and generous #DevLangDis ambassador!! We will certainly be sharing her positive pearls of wisdom! Thank you Amelia! 🙏🤩 #NeurodiversityCelebrationWeek

[Claire Hoyle @Karmaviolet12]

It’s #NeurodiversityCelebrationWeek and one condition that is often left out of these discussions is #DevLangDis

Amelia will be 13 at the end of this month. I hope that, by the time she is an adult, workplaces will understand DLD better and will be able to see her strengths.

[A Time to Talk... @ATimetoTalk_SLT]

@tes @StephenMorganMP @cerysturner7 Given that psychology is the scientific study of mind and behaviour, and that teaching is the practice of imparting knowledge and skills to help others learn, might the government benefit from expert advice from BOTH these disciplines to inform a robust behaviour strategy?

[West Midlands Speech & Language Therapy @WMISLT2]

📢 Training Opportunity for Schools!

Our training course equips school staff to confidently run the T4W programme, providing structured teaching to help students thrive in employment. #TalkForWork #OpenToAll

✨ Book now: [email protected]

[A Time to Talk... @ATimetoTalk_SLT]

@educationgovuk @bphillipsonMP Boost here! 👉 “Speaking and listening skills are critical foundations for reading and writing” explicitly identified in evidence-based @EducEndowFoundn guidance on improving/preparing for literacy - similar themes across EY, KS1, KS2 and Secondary https://t.co/PWXlSQatkd

[A Time to Talk... @ATimetoTalk_SLT]

https://t.co/QRUbJuObZ0 @educationgovuk

[Speech and Language UK @SpeechAndLangUK]

No mention of the underlying speech and language skills which are so crucial in supporting reading... This is outrageous!😡

Supporting the 1.9 million children struggling to talk and understand words will help ensure pupils get the most out of all aspects of learning!

[National SLT Assistant CEN @SLTAcen]

Please find attached some information about the CEN Committee.

Due to various commitments most of the committee members will be standing down from their posts. If committee posts are not filled then the SLTA CEN will be closed.

[Speech and Language UK @SpeechAndLangUK]

The NHS is offering speech therapy to lockdown children via WhatsApp. While helpful, it is "not a silver bullet," says our Lead Speech & Language Advisor, Amy.

Government must do more! Specialist support MUST be available for all children who need it!

https://t.co/cSKDjVTSJZ

[Lisa Archibald @larchiba6]

Check this out!

[EEF @EducEndowFoundn]

💡 Are you an early years educator thinking about professional development opportunities? Take a look at our guide!

We summarise the features of high-quality, evidence-based professional development opportunities dedicated to early years professionals.

https://t.co/XFxDr2WqVX

[RCSLTpolicy @RCSLTpolicy]

@sarahsmithlab @ConnorRand4ASW @RCSLT @david4lcs @helenhayes_ @CommonsEd @LibDems @DannyVet @drcarolinej @MikeysWish_VDA @chris_kammy @drcarolinej asks the Minister to provide an update on the joint @educationgovuk and @DHSCgovuk approach to #SEND workforce planning

Caroline also asks the Minister to confirm whether funding for Early Language Support for Every Child (ELSEC) will be continued

#InvestInSLT

[Speech and Language UK @SpeechAndLangUK]

We're looking forward to this afternoon’s debate on speech and language therapy!

📺You can watch the debate from 4:30pm on this link: https://t.co/vP0mpQtVon

[Speech and Language UK @SpeechAndLangUK]

There are 1.9 million children in the UK facing challenges with talking and understanding words.

Your support can be life-changing.

Learn about the scale of the issue and how you can raise your voice with us:
https://t.co/GMgaFaWR67

[NAPLIC @NAPLIC]

Mark the date in your diary: March 29th 2025. NAPLIC#25 is the place to be for all interested in Developmental Language Disorder (DLD). We'll cover diagnosis, lived experience, oracy, wellbeing and more. Details to follow, #DevLangDis #SEND

[A Time to Talk... @ATimetoTalk_SLT]

@tes @jon_severs DfE behaviour guidance operates on the surface. It focuses on top down policy/expectations/reacting after events. What about UNDER the surface? Are human needs met in education systems? Do parents seek humanity? Time for @educationgovuk to consult with psychologists re behaviour?

[EEF @EducEndowFoundn]

🗣️ “Tethering oral language approaches to a tight set of integrated, well-evidenced practices, means that targeting talk will stand the test of time.”

Chloe Butlin, our literacy specialist explores the role of oral language in classrooms.

Read: https://t.co/YAPGMknJRk