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Issue 31, Pages 6-7: Sharing books, supporting SLCN One question that therapists are asked frequently is what books are best for supporting children’s development, both typically developing and those with

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Happy #WorldBookDay, everybody!
Looking for 'novel' book recommendations to support children with SLCN?📚
In issue 31 of The Link Primary Magazine Louise Emerson shines a light on some of her favourites for developing children’s speech and language. Follow the link below for reading inspiration!

National Year of Reading 2026 | Go All In Bring reading closer to culture in 2026. Discover ideas, events and ways to take part at home, school, work and in your community.

We have pledged our support for the National Year of Reading! a UK-wide campaign designed to help more people rediscover the joy of reading. Reading is an essential part of language and communication development and we are proud to support this initiative. Learn more here: goallin.org.uk

Congratulations to Clair Ewbank, SENCO at Paget Primary School, for winning our main prize at the SENsible SENCO's SENsible 26 conference on 13th February. Her school will receive £250 off a package of their choice! 🎉

What's the hardest thing about supporting SLCN? The voices of school staff are crucial… but are they heard enough?

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"The voices of school staff are crucial… but are they heard enough?!
In our latest blog, one of our speech and language therapists, Yin, dives into what school staff find most challenging about supporting SLCN. Link in the comments.

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We are here at the SENsible SENCO conference, enjoying a day of inspiring talks and practical workshops to support  SENCOs and education professionals. Drop by our stand to learn about how Speech & Language Link packages could help your pupils!

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WE will be putting on a special raffle tomorrow at the SENsible SENCO Conference. check your goody bag for your raffle ticket🎟️

Prizes include:
📦️ Pocket Packs
🍵 Insulated Mugs
🍫 Sweets!
🎫 £250 off a Speech & Language Link package
Bring your ticket to our stand tomorrow and see what you have won

We are loving the Windsor & Maidenhead SEND Conference! Some great views over the racetrack this morning, we hope to see you pop by our stand if you are attending, the wonderful Nancy Hamling and Yin Collighan will be there to chat about all our great packages!

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We’re looking for a Speech and Language Therapist to join our team
If you’re passionate about using tech and training to improve outcomes for children with SLCN, we’d love to hear from you.

We are here at theGatewate Alliance - Early Years Conference! If you are here please drop by our stand, the wonderful Nancy Hamling will be there to tell you all about our packages. #SEND #EarlyYears

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As proud partners of SENsible SENCO, we’re so excited to share their upcoming two-day conference, focused on strategic planning and sustainable SENCO workload. If you are a SENCO, this is definitely not one to miss!
SENsible26: The Power of Planning will explore:👇

We are here at the Inspiration SEND Network Conference - Norwich! If you are here please drop by our stand, the wonderful Nancy Hamling will be there to tell you all about our packages. #SEND #Norwich

YouTube video by SENsible SENCO Developing Strong Communications and Language in Early Years

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Our specialist, Kate Freeman, recently teamed up with our partners SENsible SENCO CIC to talk about supporting communication in the Early Years. We loved diving into this vital topic with their community.
Watch the full video on the SENsible SENCO Youtube Channel! #SLCN #EarlyYears #SENDsupport

Government launches national conversation on SEND Government acts on commitment to put parents’ experiences at the heart of SEND reform through new public engagement campaign.

The Government has promised to listen to stakeholders about changes to the SEND system! Find out more here: www.gov.uk/government/n...

💭 Do you have an interest in SEND?
💡Have you got ideas about SEND identification and support?
📄 Do you want to make a difference?
If you answered yes to these questions then you should take part in the National Conversation on SEND.

We’re looking forward to being part of IncludEd 2026 this year! Join us and many other organisations focused on inclusion sharing tools, resources and ideas that will support you to develop inclusive practice and systems. #Inclusion #Diversity #IncludEd2026

We hope that you have a fantastic Christmas - with love from everyone at the Speech & Language Link team!

We are so proud to support over 4,000 schools and settings, providing practical speech and language tools that help children build confidence, succeed at school and flourish alongside their peers.
#OurChildrenOurFuture #SLCN

The Government’s Our Children, Our Future strategy brings into focus the challenges many children living in poverty face. With the right support in place communication, well-being and learning can thrive.

Kent schools raise awareness of Developmental Language Disorder Kent schools have pulled out all the stops to raise awareness of a hidden, but common condition affecting one in 14 children.

Raising awareness about DLD is something we care deeply about at Speech & Language Link, and we are proud to hear our subscribing schools championing this important work. Well done Hythe Bay Primary for your fantastic celebration of DLD day!
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School Entry​ Assessment - Speech and Language Link

Our new, fast and reliable School Entry Assessment enables accurate screening of reception children’s language, identifying those who need additional support.
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Government research recommends that “children whose language appears delayed at the start of the early years need targeted support with careful monitoring to check they are making progress.”