Ofsted, Inclusion and Speech & Language: How Schools Can Strengthen SLCN Provision
Ofsted鈥檚 inspection reforms brought big changes in November 2025, including a closer focus on inclusion and support for pupils with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND). The following blo 鈥�
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Which Speech Sounds Should My Child Be Using?
Children begin using different speech sounds in words at varying rates, depending on the child. Therefore, one child could be using all the speech sounds needed by the age of 4, while the others could 鈥�
Meeting Vital Requirements: How to Ensure Your SALT Provision Supports Every Learner
Why Meeting Speech and Language Therapy Requirements Matters
How Councils Can Provide Timely SEND Support
Local councils in the UK are facing a critical challenge: demand for SEND support is soaring, yet budgets are tighter than ever. Thousands of children with speech, language, and communication needs wa 鈥�
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Why Waiting Lists for Speech and Language Therapy Services Are Getting Longer - and What You Can Do
Introduction - A System Under Strain Across the UK, waiting lists for Speech and Language Therapy (SALT) are significantly long. As of November 2024, 65,114 children were waiting for Speech and Langua 鈥�
EBSA: What About the Pupils Who Aren't Back in the Classroom?
As pupils switch out of holiday mode and back into the school routine, the end of time off can naturally bring increased anxiety about returning to the classroom. For those experiencing Emotionally Ba 鈥�
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The Importance of Early Detection: Why Speech and Language Screening Matters
Speech and language development is one of the most critical foundations of early childhood. The ability to communicate effectively doesn鈥檛 just help children express their needs - it also underpins li 鈥�
The connection between language and mental health difficulties
As a Speech and Language Therapist who specialises in working with young people with Social, Emotional and Mental Health issues, I often find my role is intrinsically linked to that of the Counsellors 鈥�
