Speech and Language UK

BREAKING NEWS: Thousands of pupils across the UK are being unfairly punished because of their speech and language challenges🚨 Will you join us and demand change? speechandlanguage.org.uk/get-involved/s… #SupportNotSanctions

As a member of @DCPcampaign, we know that the Education Health and Care Plans are not the problem. The Government needs to do more to get help to children without an EHCP, while keeping these essential legal rights. If you agree, write to your MP📧👇 …t.disabledchildrenspartnership.org.uk/en-gb/fight-or…

Children with speech and language challenges and their families just want the ordinary things. They shouldn't have to fight for them. We are proud to be part of the @DCPcampaign and support the Fight For Ordinary! Urge your MP to take action today! 👉 bit.ly/4m36nQv

📢We support @voice21oracy’s open letter urging the Prime Minister to deliver on his promise to embed speech and language skills in the curriculum. With 2 million children currently struggling to talk and understand words, this must be a priority. theguardian.com/education/2025…

Has your child been in a SEN unit or resourced provision? Take part in @educationgovuk’s new survey to help improve SEND support in mainstream schools. Your views could have a real impact!👇 dferesearch.fra1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_4Z…

45% of young people referred to mental health services have language difficulties. Yet they often struggle to access support. Our new course explores the vital link between speech and language and mental health. Subscribe for just £48/year🔽 …arningcentre.speechandlanguage.org.uk/course/speech-…

Jane talked to @LBC this morning about @DCPcampaign and #FightForOrdinary, highlighting what’s really needed in any SEND reforms to ensure children and their families don’t have to fight for the ordinary things that everyone should expect. Listen to the segment📻👇

Children with speech and language challenges and their families just want the ordinary things that everyone should expect. Getting the SEND reforms right would be transformational for the children at the heart of these reforms. #FightForOrdinary >> disabledchildrenspartnership.org.uk/fight-for-ordi…

"(The government) do campaigns about healthy eating, but they've never done a really big one about speech and language to really make sure that all parents understand how to help their child"👏 Listen to our CEO, Jane, on Voice Of Islam radio⏬ bit.ly/40sVXBw

🏃‍♀️ Run past London’s iconic landmarks with Team Speech and Language UK at the Vitality London 10K! Every step supports the 2 million children struggling with talking and understanding words. Join us: bit.ly/3HIyrtH #London10000

Worried about your child’s talking and understanding of words? Our free Talking with Your toddler webinars give you simple strategies that work in everyday life. Join a session and see how small changes can make a big difference. bit.ly/46NbEHr

“For the last 50 years, Dawn House has always been about believing in every child’s potential — and giving them the support they need to realise it." Read more about Dawn House's summer fair celebrating an incredible milestone👏 ⬇️ chad.co.uk/education/dawn…

Our recent webinar offered practical ideas for how primary #schools can #teach #oracy skills to support speech, language, communication needs. Our panel included @FarmBrooklands @SpeechAndLangUK @Literacy_Trust @GL_Assessment. Watch back for free here: buff.ly/W3IYdTD

44% of parents think the Government should prioritise more support to help them understand how children learn at home. We agree! Families need info to support their child's language from the start and we're working with home learning environments to make that support available.

“The Government hasn’t been engaging with us, now I want to make sure the young person’s voice keeps being heard because it’s our future.”👏 Proud to have supported this @DCPcampaign event, hearing from young people with Education, Health and Care Plans. mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/m…

Bean thinking about giving back? Now's the time! ☕⏰ Join us to #SwapACoffee for just one week and rally sponsors to support your grind-free greatness!💪 Brew some support for the 1 in 5 children face challenges with talking and understanding words💙 >>speechandlanguage.donorsupport.co/-/XKFMNUZS

Final call to school leaders or policymakers wondering how can we reform SEND to work for the two million children with speech and language challenges! Join us in tomorrow's webinar to learn what change is needed to help these children thrive: speechandlanguage.org.uk/educators-and-…

Take part in an iconic running event in London this year!🏃‍ Secure your charity place with us at the Vitality London 10K! and raise life-changing funds for the 2 million children facing challenges with talking and understanding words. >> speechandlanguage.org.uk/events/vitalit… #London10000

Have you used our children's progress checker yet? It’s a quick, trusted way to spot if a pupil may be struggling with talking and understanding words. Try it now: …ress-checker.speechandlanguage.org.uk

It's time to raise a whole latte money!☕✨ #SwapACoffee is back – this time we're daring you to give up your cups o' joe for a week and ask your family, friends and colleagues to sponsor you! Set up your fundraising page today⤵ speechandlanguage.donorsupport.co/-/XKFMNUZS

I joined @SpeechAndLangUK at Curwen Primary in Plaistow to see Early Talk Boost in action & the impact it has had on children Good to talk to staff and parents and welcome Education Minister @StephenMorganMP and outline the challenges we face locally & the great work being done