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The current Ofsted inspection frameworks acknowledge the vital responsibility educational leaders have for the wellbeing of their staff. However, anecdotal evidence from SENCOs in schools and settings suggests they are at particular risk of poor mental health, and that increasing workload over the pandemic has exacerbated this. Angela Scott, Regional Lead for SEND, joins Dale again to discuss ‘Reflections on how to promote positive mental health for SENCOs'. Angela tells us that gaining an awareness of the risks and protective factors linked to the role of SENCO is necessary to ensure stability and job-satisfaction within this important workforce. Angela discusses: What is mental health? International and national research. Mental health in times of crisis; for example, during a pandemic: current research. Mental health risks and protective factors for SENCOs Strategies for promoting positive mental health for SENCOs. Listen in for a deeper understanding of mental health and to discover practical strategies that can empower SENCOs to fulfil their leadership roles in SEND while protecting their own mental well-being.   About Angela Scott Angela Scott is the Regional Lead for SEND for the Eastern Partnership UK (SEND) and is programme lead for the National Award for SEN Coordination, Advanced SENCO and SENCOs as Leaders Awards. She is steering the development of the SLCN and SEMH level 4 qualifications and is author of the transformative audit and planning tool known as aptGO; designed to help schools work within Ofsted judgements Good and Outstanding. She is a member of a number of national working groups for SEND and has created and delivered the professional development programme for the introduction of SENCOs into Hong Kong primary and secondary schools.     Contact Angela www.easternpartnership.co.uk www.regionalsendforum.co.uk Easternp.send@hertsforlearning.co.uk    Useful Links B Squared Website – www.bsquared.co.uk  Meeting with Dale to find out about B Squared - https://calendly.com/b-squared-team/overview-of-b-squared-sendcast  Email Dale – dale@bsquared.co.uk  Subscribe to the SENDcast - https://www.thesendcast.com/subscribe   The SENDcast is powered by B Squared We have been involved with Special Educational Needs for over 25 years, helping show the small steps of progress pupils with SEND make. B Squared has worked with thousands of schools, we understand the challenges professionals working in SEND face. We wanted a way to support these hardworking professionals - which is why we launched The SENDcast! Click the button below to find out more about how B Squared can help improve assessment for pupils with SEND in your school.

Schools often invest in professional development to make classrooms dyslexia, autism or speech language and communication ‘friendly'. However, this can overwhelm teachers with too much information, making them feel they can no longer effectively support all of their students' different needs. Angela Scott joins Dale for this week's podcast to discuss ‘The magic of ‘high value' strategies for pupils with SEND in the classroom'. Angela highlights that you can make the lives of teachers manageable by introducing them to relevant ‘high value' teaching strategies, which if implemented will make a positive difference to children and young people with a mix of SEND profiles. Angela reflects on the high incidence of co-occurring SEND profiles experienced by many children and young people. An alternative approach is to stop thinking in silos and to embrace a small but powerful range of strategies, which can make learning possible for pupils with SEND across all four broad areas of need. Listen to find out what strategies work for children with a range of SEND profiles, identify similarities and give SENCOs the tools to unleash these strategies in a way that has meaningful impact. “What are the high value strategies? Not imposing some of those more abstract things that work for us, presuming that the way we see a learning plan or a way to organise ourselves, is the way that every child in our class sees it.” Angela Scott   About Angela Scott Angela Scott is the Regional Lead for SEND for the Eastern Partnership UK (SEND) and is programme lead for the National Award for SEN Coordination, Advanced SENCO and SENCOs as Leaders Awards. She is steering the development of the SLCN and SEMH level 4 qualifications and is author of the transformative audit and planning tool known as aptGO; designed to help schools work within Ofsted judgements Good and Outstanding. She is a member of a number of national working groups for SEND and has created and delivered the professional development programme for the introduction of SENCOs into Hong Kong primary and secondary schools.   Contact Angela Easternp.send@hertsforlearning.co.uk www.easternpartnership.co.uk & www.regionalsendforum.co.uk    Useful Links B Squared Website – www.bsquared.co.uk  Meeting with Dale to find out about B Squared - https://calendly.com/b-squared-team/overview-of-b-squared-sendcast  Email Dale – dale@bsquared.co.uk  Subscribe to the SENDcast - https://www.thesendcast.com/subscribe   The SENDcast is powered by B Squared We have been involved with Special Educational Needs for over 25 years, helping show the small steps of progress pupils with SEND make. B Squared has worked with thousands of schools, we understand the challenges professionals working in SEND face. We wanted a way to support these hardworking professionals - which is why we launched The SENDcast! Click the button below to find out more about how B Squared can help improve assessment for pupils with SEND in your school.

In this ‘Commission Conversation' Geoff Barton, Chair of the Commission on the Future of Oracy Education in England talks to Wendy Lee about the challenges of identifying children and young people with Speech Language and Communication Needs (SLCN) and how schools can support students with SLCN to thrive at school.Wendy has worked as a speech and language therapist for over 30 years, in clinical practice, as a senior lecturer in higher education and in the third sector. She was Professional Director at The Communication Trust until 2015 where she led on a number of projects, as well as inputting on national policy and research.Wendy is currently the Director of LINGO, which provides consultancy, professional development, resources and speech and language therapy. She is also an associate of Oracy Cambridge.

The Children's Act 2014 and SEND Code of Practice (2015) placed great emphasis on the use of person-centred approaches. The concept was embraced but without necessarily being fully explored and accurately interpreted. There is a level of confusion in some schools and settings about how to effectively implement person-centred practices without fully understanding the underlying principles. For SENCOs in particular, these approaches have often become overly bureaucratised. In this week's episode, Angela Scott joins Dale to discuss ‘Person-Centred Approaches: clarity or confusion?'. Angela explores person-centred approaches covering: Concept confusion between pupil voice, pupil participation, pupil engagement and person-centred approaches. Unpicking each to ensure effective use of all. The history and key principles of person-centred approaches. What person-centred approaches can mean for children and young people with SEND and for their families and teachers. Person-centred approaches and potential links to current thinking about metacognition and self-regulation Supporting person-centred approaches through pedagogy and practical tools. Listen to gain a stronger understanding of person-centred approaches to drive positive outcomes for pupils with SEND.   About Angela Scott Angela Scott is the Regional Lead for SEND for the Eastern Partnership UK (SEND) and is programme lead for the National Award for SEN Coordination, Advanced SENCO and SENCOs as Leaders Awards. She is steering the development of the SLCN and SEMH level 4 qualifications and is author of the transformative audit and planning tool known as aptGO; designed to help schools work within Ofsted judgements Good and Outstanding. She is a member of a number of national working groups for SEND and has created and delivered the professional development programme for the introduction of SENCOs into Hong Kong primary and secondary schools.   Contact Angela easternpartnership.co.uk regionalsendforum.co.uk Easternp.send@hertsforlearning.co.uk   Useful Links Chapter 11 - Person-Centred Approaches by Angela Scott   ·         B Squared Website – www.bsquared.co.uk  ·         Meeting with Dale to find out about B Squared - https://calendly.com/b-squared-team/overview-of-b-squared-sendcast  ·         Email Dale – dale@bsquared.co.uk  ·         Subscribe to the SENDcast - https://www.thesendcast.com/subscribe   The SENDcast is powered by B Squared We have been involved with Special Educational Needs for over 25 years, helping show the small steps of progress pupils with SEND make. B Squared has worked with thousands of schools, we understand the challenges professionals working in SEND face. We wanted a way to support these hardworking professionals - which is why we launched The SENDcast! Click the button below to find out more about how B Squared can help improve assessment for pupils with SEND in your school.

In this episode of the SEND Network Podcast, Izzy is joined by Speech and Language Therapist, Juliet Leonard. They discuss practical takeaways for supporting children with speech, language and communication needs (or SLCN). The key areas covered are: Identifying SLCN Universal approaches  Targeted Support And more information about what Speech and Language Link can offer it Juliet also answers some of your questions about SLCN in early years and selective mutism.  About JulietJuliet is a speech and language therapist with 24 years experience. After 20 years working for the NHS, she now works for Speech and Language Link.More information and resourcesThis episode is sponsored by Speech and Language Link. Check out their SEND Network profile, including all their content, here. If you want to find out more about identifying and supporting pupils with SLCN in your school, you can watch Speech and Language Link's webinar here. More information on selective mutism can be found in issue 27 of The Link.The SEND NetworkFor more information and resources, access the Podcast Discussion Room here: https://send-network.co.uk/rooms/the-send-network-podcastNew to the network? Register here: SEND Network | An online community for SEND professionals (send-network.co.uk)

Marie Halpin, BSc (Hons), CertMRCSLT, HCPC, a Senior Speech and Language Therapist in Ireland, joins host Sara MacIntyre, M.A., CCC-SLP, to discuss effectively working with autistic individuals who also stutter (stammer). Marie walks us through terminology and emphasizes the importance of language and the words we use within therapy. She explores neurodiversity affirming zones of practice as foundational to our work, the importance of learning and taking the lead from the autistic community, and general considerations for best supporting autistic clients in a total communication, strength-based manner. Finally,  Marie discusses Palin PCI considerations when working with autistic children, as well as walking us through a research study (linked below). Article discussed:'Palin parent-child interaction therapy with children with autism spectrum disorder and stuttering' in the Journal of Communication Disorders, 2022.Resources mentioned:Recent Virtual Learning  by Stuttering Foundation,  'Working with Young Autistic Children who Stutter' with Gemma ClarkeStammering Plus training at MPCMarie on Twitter @MariechalpinThe Therapist Neurodiversity CollectiveThe Autistic Self Advocacy NetworkEm Hammond @Neurowild_, Elaine McGreevy, Emily Price (Lee)Divergent PerspectivesMarie Halpin has over 11 years of experience working as a SLT. She has a wealth of expertise working with children and young people in health, education and specialist services. Her areas of clinical expertise include Autism and Stammering, and with a particular interest in neurodivergent-affirming support. Her background includes a number of specialist SLT roles in the UK,  which lead to being trained in a range of related therapies, including LevelUp Energy Meters, Attention Autism, Intensive Interaction, TalkingMats, SCERTS, Hanen More Than Words and TalkAbility, Makaton, Lámh etc. This role included working within an integrated neurodevelopmental autism diagnostic team, delivering therapy within mainstream schools and autism classes/special schools, as well as delivering trainings to families, school staff and other professionals. She also worked as a specialist at the Michael Palin Centre for many years. This involved specialist consultations and clinical work with children, young people and their families. She is trained in a wide range of therapies for people who stammer, including Palin PCI, Family Communication Skills Therapy, The Lidcocmbe Programme, The Camperdown Program, CBT, ACT, Solution-Focused Brief Therapy etc. Marie regularly presents training on the intersectionality of autism and stammering and has co-authored research on autism and stammering, as well as having contributed to other related publications. She developed and continues to deliver the training ‘Stammering Plus' which runs at the MPC since May 2019, and she has presented on this at international levels, including at the Oxford Dysfluency Conference 2021. In recent years, Marie has been working in Ireland, leading on national training for teachers related to SLCN and provision of sustained in-school support to build capacity of education staff in supporting all students (implementing universal design for learning). She continues to work in Ireland in 

In this episode of our Special Educational Needs and Disability Podcast, Georgina Durrant chats to Louisa Reeves from the charity Speech and Language UK (formerly ICAN). Louisa provides an overview of the various Speech, Language and Communication Needs (SLCN) (including Developmental Language Disorder (DLD)). She explains how to identify children with SLCN in the classroom, the process for formal diagnosis and what teachers can do to support these children in school.Relevant Resources Linked to this episode:Free Speech and Language Teaching Pack Free Speech and Language Speech Sound Intervention Boost Taster Pack Speech and Language Concerns Checklist SLCN - Language Development INSET PowerPoint Pack Speech and Language Uk's Website

Whenever there's a big change on the horizon, whether it's moving from nursery to primary school, primary to secondary school or even new clubs, it can cause anxiety. Children with SEND, particularly those with communication needs, can find transition very difficult. Children benefit hugely from predictability. Preparing children for transition helps them to understand what is happening next for them, what to expect and who will be there to help them. Visual resources are a practical and powerful way to support transition. In this week's episode, Sarah Billingham joins Dale to discuss ‘Using Visuals to Support Transition'. “What's important is that we are essentially representing something visual, rather than just relying on our spoken language to tell children about things that are coming up.” Sarah Billingham Visual resources reduce the language and memory demand placed on children and when they are well prepared, they are calmer and better able to succeed. Listen to find out how you can use visual resources to support children during transition. About Sarah Billingham Sarah Billingham is a specialist teacher, she runs Confident Kids, a unique Early Years service. She equips parents, carers and practitioners with expert knowledge and the practical tools they need to offer their little people the very best communication support they can.   Sarah has been working with children with speech and language needs for over 16 years in mainstream and specialist settings. Sarah has recently decided to focus on Confident Kids full time. She most recently ran a multi-disciplinary assessment centre for children with SLCN in the charity sector. In 2020 & 2021 she ran an online focus week for parents and practitioners sharing videos on supporting young children transitioning into school (or back into school following lockdown).  Contact Sarah Billingham Website - www.TheSensoryProjects.co.uk Email - www.confidentkids.co Facebook - www.facebook.com/confidentkids.co Useful Links https://widgitonline.com http://www.inclusive.co.uk/product-reviews/boardmaker-7-standard# www.facebook.com/groups/ConfidentTransitions

School applications are fast approaching so here's a podcast to help parents and carers choose the right school for their child. Choosing schools can be an overwhelming and emotional time for parents/carers and they might not be sure what to look for or how to compare the pros and cons of different settings. Sometimes the general information shared at open mornings / on school tours does not feel personalised enough to help them to understand if the school might be able to support their child's additional needs.  Sarah Billingham joins Dale for this week's episode ‘Choosing a school' where we discuss things that need to be taken into consideration and questions to ask when visiting schools. Sarah provides some fantastic advice to help parents/carers make the right decision, at the right time for their children. About Sarah Billingham Sarah Billingham is a specialist teacher, she runs Confident Kids, a unique Early Years service. She equips parents, carers and practitioners with expert knowledge and the practical tools they need to offer their little people the very best communication support they can.   Sarah has been working with children with speech and language needs for over 16 years in mainstream and specialist settings. Sarah has recently decided to focus on Confident Kids full time. She most recently ran a multi-disciplinary assessment centre for children with SLCN in the charity sector. In 2020 & 2021 she ran an online focus week for parents and practitioners sharing videos on supporting young children transitioning into school (or back into school following lockdown).  Contact Sarah Billingham Website - www.TheSensoryProjects.co.uk Email - www.confidentkids.co Facebook - www.facebook.com/confidentkids.co Useful Links www.facebook.com/groups/ConfidentTransitions

Listening is a fundamental skill to be able to develop language and to access learning in the classroom. There are a number of foundation skills which build a child's ability to listen in the classroom.   We spend a lot of time expecting or telling children to listen, but do they actually know what ‘listening' is?   Sarah Billingham joins Dale in this week's episode to discuss helping children to listen. This podcast is one that everyone can relate to whether it's children not listening to parents or partners not listening to each other. We discuss the factors that can impact the ability to listen such as distractions, emotional state and surroundings. Listen to understand what good listening is and how to listen. Find out the elements that help children to listen and various strategies to be able to support their listening. About Sarah Billingham Sarah Billingham is a specialist teacher, she runs Confident Kids, a unique Early Years service. She equips parents, carers and practitioners with expert knowledge and the practical tools they need to offer their little people the very best communication support they can.   Sarah has been working with children with speech and language needs for over 16 years in mainstream and specialist settings. Sarah has recently decided to focus on Confident Kids full time. She most recently ran a multi-disciplinary assessment centre for children with SLCN in the charity sector. In 2020 & 2021 she ran an online focus week for parents and practitioners sharing videos on supporting young children transitioning into school (or back into school following lockdown).  Contact Sarah Billingham Website - www.TheSensoryProjects.co.uk Email - www.confidentkids.co Facebook - www.facebook.com/confidentkids.co Useful Links www.facebook.com/groups/ConfidentTransitions

7.6% of all children have got developmental language disorder, that's two or three in every classroom. The Bercow Review (2018) highlighted ongoing and significant challenges for children with Speech, Language and Communication Needs (SLCN) in terms of available support and diminishing resources. More than ever, it is important we maximise what we have available for the greatest impact.  In this week's podcast we discuss how to make best use of resources to meet the needs of pupils with SLCN. Wendy Lee, speech and language therapist, joins me in this episode to look at: evidence of what works for children with SLCN what parents see as important aspects of best practice to support their children experiences of teachers and support staff the challenges of translating evidence into practice practical solutions for implementing strategies and support Listen to find out some great free resources and advice you can implement straight away in your classroom. About Wendy Lee Wendy has worked as a speech and language therapist for over 30 years, in clinical practice, higher education and the third sector. She was Professional Director at The Communication Trust until 2015 where she led on a number of projects, as well as inputting on national policy and research.   Wendy is currently the Director of LINGO, which provides consultancy, professional development, resources and speech and language therapy. She works with academics, academy trusts, schools and settings and in partnership with local and national organisations supporting speech, language and communication. Contact Wendy Lee Website - www.lingospeech.co.uk   Email - wendy@lingospeech.co.uk  Twitter - @Lingo_speech Useful Links https://www.bercow10yearson.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/337644-ICAN-Bercow-Report-WEB.pdf Teaching and Learning Toolkit | Education Endowment Foundation | EEF  Reports | Early Intervention Foundation (eif.org.uk)  https://www.eif.org.uk/report/language-as-a-child-wellbeing-indicator Home | LuCiD  RADLD | Raising Awareness of Developmental Language Disorder  NAPLIC | Developmental Language Disorder  What works database (ican.org.uk)  https://educationendowmentfoundation.org.uk/tools/guidance-reports/a-schools-guide-to-implementation/?gclid=EAIaIQobChMIgLuf7qPH8gIVxLHtCh21ywM8EAAYASAAEgLWJPD_BwE

Spoken language is core to learning and has a significant impact on children who find it difficult understanding language or putting their sentences together. In this SENDcast episode ‘Language for Learning', we discuss the importance of supporting and promoting language and its impact on learning in the classroom. Dale's guest is Wendy Lee, a speech and language therapist with over 30 years' experience in a wide range of settings. “We all bring those different perspectives, and if we can utilise our language to get the best out of the discussion, something else will come out of it that none of us could do on our own. And that's what we want to teach children to be able to do.” Wendy Lee A focus on Oracy, the ability to express oneself fluently in speech, is growing in many schools in the UK. Wendy explores what this means for children and young people with Speech, Language, Communication Needs (SLCN). Find out how to teach children and young people how to utilise their own talk skills to develop their thinking and their learning. With the right approaches and adaptions your pupils can benefit enormously from a focus on oral language skills in your classroom. Hear proven strategies you can put in place in your classroom to: Enable productive group discussion Develop reasoning skills Improve collaboration Ensure compromise Build confidence to talk Support conversational practise About Wendy Lee Wendy has worked as a speech and language therapist for over 30 years, in clinical practice, higher education and the third sector. She was Professional Director at The Communication Trust until 2015 where she led on a number of projects, as well as inputting on national policy and research.   Wendy is currently the Director of LINGO, which provides consultancy, professional development, resources and speech and language therapy. She works with academics, academy trusts, schools and settings and in partnership with local and national organisations supporting speech, language and communication. Contact Wendy Lee Website - www.lingospeech.co.uk   Email - wendy@lingospeech.co.uk  Twitter - @Lingo_speech Useful Links http://www.dfes.gov.uk/listeningtolearn/downloads/LearningtoListen-CorePrinciples.pdf  Exploring the involvement of children and young people with SLCN (ican.org.uk)  Clark A, Quail S, Moss P, (2003) Exploring the field of Listening to and consulting with Young Children Thomas Coram Research Unit DfES  Owen, Hayett and Roulstone (2004) Children's views of speech and language therapy in school: consulting with communication difficulties CLTT   SEND code of practice: 0 to 25 years - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)  Bercow-Ten-Years-On-Summary-Report-.pdf (bercow10yearson.com)  Evidence – Bercow: Ten Years On (bercow10yearson.com)  https://www.thecommunicationtrust.org.uk/media/449470/involving_cyp_with_slcn_toolkit.pdf  

In this episode we talk to Melanie Cross, Speech and Language Therapist and Dr Hannah Hobson, Lecturer, Department of Psychology, University of York about the the links between speech, language and communication needs and social, emotional and mental health needs in children and young people. We look at some of the factors involved; difficulties accessing diagnosis and support and discuss ways to improve outcomes for children and young people, including more joined up working, improving communication access for all and further research.Resources: Mind your words: Children and young people's mental health elearning:This online training highlights the links between mental health and communication and outlines how professionals can work together to remove communication barriers and help these children and young people achieve their potential. The course consists of 15 modules, of which the first five apply to all settings.Access the free training here: https://www.rcsltcpd.org.uk/course/view.php?id=16RCSLT factsheet on social, emotional and mental healthhttps://www.rcslt.org/members/clinical-guidance/social-emotional-mental-health/social-emotional-and-mental-health-influencing/#section-3Emerging Minds Special Interest Research Group:The Emerging Minds special interest research group (SIRG) is aiming to find out what research is needed on SEMH and SLCN, more information is here https://emergingminds.org.uk/special-interest-research-groups/.  We'd really like to know what research you think is needed. Please give us your views and send this survey around your professional networks ( and to families who experience DLD ) using this anonymous link: https://york.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_cAaEWew9CQ4HD02Communication Access UK: an initiative developed in partnership by charities and organisations that share a vision to improve the lives of people with communication difficulties. There is a Communication Access Symbol, a new disability access symbol, which is underpinned by a training package and standards.Access the free training here: https://communication-access.co.uk/ It's also important to understand how difficult screening for and assessment of SLCN and DLD are. See Professor Courtney Norbury's blog for more information about screening.  http://www.lilac-lab.org/news-post/to-screen-or-not-to-screen-important-factors-to-consider/ and there's more information about assessment in Mind your Words. References:Hollo A, Wehby JH, Oliver RM. (2014) Unidentified Language Deficits in Children with Emotional and Behavioral Disorders: A Meta-Analysis. Exceptional Children; 80(2): 169-186.https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/001440291408000203 Newlove-Delgado, T., McManus, S., Sadler, K., Thandi, S., Vizard, T., Cartwright, C., & Ford, T. (2021). Child mental health in England before and during the COVID-19 lockdown. The Lancet Psychiatry, 8(5), 353–354. https://doi.org/10.1016/S2215-0366(20)30570-8The interview is conducted by Jacques Strauss, freelance digital producer.

RCSLT news May 2021: inc Build Back Better campaign; election results; Covid pandemic to endemic; Queens' Speech; anti-racism; mental health.The new - free - elearning mentioned in the interview is called 'Mind Your Words' and it is designed to support those working with children and young people with mental health needs. It aims to improve understanding of children and young people who have both mental health needs – or social emotional and mental health needs (SEMH) – and speech, language and communication needs (SLCN). To access the elearning please head here:https://www.rcsltcpd.org.uk/course/view.php?id=16This interview is conducted by Victoria Harris, Head of Learning at The Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists.

Developmental Language Disorder (DLD) is prevalent in classrooms, hidden and has devastating consequences for those who struggle on undiagnosed.  This week I speak to Hannah Hobson about her research and speech and language therapists Lisa Sharp and Alex Winterbottom about their work with children and young people.  We cover DLD, how to spot it, its impact on learning and life, and how we can support young people with DLD.  For links mentioned in the episode please visit www.changingstatesofmind.com/season-3

In this week's podcast Dale Pickles from B Squared is joined by Wendy Lee to discuss the language and literacy link, the impact a pupil's language difficulties has on their literacy. Wendy is a speech and language therapist for over 30 years, with a wealth of experience. Wendy was a professional director of the Communications Trust until 2015, being involved in a range of projects as well as inputting on national policy and research. Wendy is currently the director of LINGO which provides consultancy, professional development, resources and speech and language therapy. The Language and Literacy link is the link between a pupil's language difficulties and their literacy difficulties. It seems obvious when you think about it, if a pupils struggles with speaking an listening, they will probably be lacking skills when it comes to reading and writing. Many children with SEN have poor spoken language skills. It is estimated that at least 10% of all children have some difficulties with speech, language and communication, will have SLCN; this may be a primary need, as with Developmental Language Disorder or it may be a Language Disorder linked to another condition, such as cognition and learning or autism. Limited language impacts on literacy. Sometimes, it is language that is the foundation of literacy difficulties, though rarely is this the focus of literacy teaching or support. The podcast will explore how a focus on language could support those children with limited literacy skills.   Useful Links Who are poor comprehenders? - https://readoxford.org/who-are-poor-comprehenders Improving literacy in key stage 1 - https://educationendowmentfoundation.org.uk/tools/guidance-reports/literacy-ks-1/ Improving literacy in key stage 2 - https://educationendowmentfoundation.org.uk/tools/guidance-reports/literacy-ks-2/ IPEELL: Using self-regulation to improve writing https://educationendowmentfoundation.org.uk/projects-and-evaluation/projects/ipeell/  Westerveld and Gillon Oral Narrative Program 2007 -  https://www.researchgate.net/publication/275017556_Westerveld-and-Gillon-Oral-Narrative-Program-2007  Lingo - www.lingospeech.co.uk How to contact Wendy Lee Twitter - @Lingo_speech Email - wendy@lingospeech.co.uk

In this week's podcast Dale Pickles from B Squared is joined by Wendy Lee to discuss how schools can support children with Speech, Langauge and Communication Needs (SLCN) in mainstream schools. Wendy is a speech and language therapist for over 30 years, with a wealth of experience. Wendy was a professional director of the Communications Trust until 2015, being involved in a range of projects as well as inputting on national policy and research. Wendy is currently the director of LINGO which provides consultancy, professional development, resources and speech and language therapy. Around 10% of pupils having Speech, Language and Communication Needs, this is a topic that applies to every teacher. In areas of social disadvantage, upwards of 50% of children can have speech, language and communication needs impacting on learning and life chances. Some of these children will need expert support from speech and language therapists, working with school staff and parents, some will benefit from targeted support. All are part of the school community and learning in mainstream classrooms.  They will benefit from teachers and support staff understanding how their language and classroom strategies can support these children to access the curriculum and to be part of the classroom and wider school community.   Useful Links The Communication Trust – Online CPD https://www.thecommunicationtrust.org.uk/projects/professional-development/online-short-course/ The Communication Trust – What Works https://www.thecommunicationtrust.org.uk/projects/what-works/ The Communication Trust - Supporting Children and Young People's Speech, Language and Communication online training http://www.platform3online.org.uk/index.html Lingo Speech – Products and resources to support SLCN https://www.lingospeech.co.uk/resources/ Bercow Report – 10 years on https://www.bercow10yearson.com/ Inclusion Development Programme (DfE) https://www.idponline.org.uk/   How to contact Wendy Lee Website: www.lingospeech.co.uk Email: wendy@lingospeech.co.uk Twitter: @lingo_speech   For more podcast episodes from the SENDcast click below… https://www.thesendcast.com/sendcast-episodes/

In this week's podcast Dale Pickles from B Squared is joined by Wendy Lee to discuss how schools can support pupils in Early Years settings with Speech, Language and Communication Needs (SLCN). With many children are starting school with poor speech, language and communication skills, more needs to be done to support them. There is strong evidence around prevalence, with numbers rising to over 50% of all children in areas of social deprivation having poor language that impacts on wider development. The impact of poor understanding, limited vocabulary, poor sentence and narrative skills can have wide reaching and long-term impact, not just through primary education, but through secondary school and beyond. The early years is the first port of call for many of these children and early years teachers and practitioners can go some way to identifying needs and supporting language development.   Useful Links Education Endowment Fund (EEF) – Early Language Development https://educationendowmentfoundation.org.uk/evidence-summaries/evidence-reviews/early-language/ Education Endowment Fund (EEF) – Preparing for Literacy https://educationendowmentfoundation.org.uk/tools/guidance-reports/preparing-for-literacy/ The Communication Trust – Online CPD https://www.thecommunicationtrust.org.uk/projects/professional-development/online-short-course/ The Communication Trust - Supporting Children and Young People's Speech, Language and Communication online training http://www.platform3online.org.uk/index.html The Communication Trust – Talking Point https://www.thecommunicationtrust.org.uk/projects/talking-point/ Lingo Speech – Products and resources to support SLCN https://www.lingospeech.co.uk/resources/ Early Intervention Foundation (EIF) – Language as a wellbeing indicator https://www.eif.org.uk/report/language-as-a-child-wellbeing-indicator   For more podcast episodes from the SENDcast click below… https://www.thesendcast.com/sendcast-episodes/

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Dr Nicola Botting is Reader in Developmental Language Impairment at the department of Language and Communication Science at City University London. In this presentation given on Thursday 16 June at the Lost for Words: Lost for Life? conference, she dis...

Professor Blakemore from University College London's Institute of Cognitive Neuroscience gives a fascinating presentation on her group's research into the social brain in adolescence. This presentation was given on Thursday 16 June 2011 at the Lost for...

Rt Hon John Bercow is MP for Buckinghamshire and Speaker of the House of Commons. In 2008 he wrote the Bercow Review of Services for Children and Young People (0-19) with Speech, Language and Communication Needs which found wide-ranging inadequacies in...

Lindy McKeown (Deckah Mah SL), Digital Strategy Project Officer for the University of Southern Queensland - "Action Learning in Second Life". Lindy explains the pedagogy of Action Learning and discusses its potential impact in 3D online environments. The focus is on doing, experiencing, and reflecting on the material, and using virtual worlds as a place to bridge the knowing-doing gap. (Narrated by Starr Sonic of SLCN.tv) Best Practices in Education

Bill Mosely (SL: Pirate Shipman), Professor of Computer Studies at Bakersfield College and Adjunct Faculty at Pepperdine University - "The Big Picture of Education in Second Life". Bill presents a case study from the Masters in Educational Technology Program at Pepperdine, and discusses the outcomes from his use of Second Life as a supplement in the course. He also asks the question, "How should we teach in a virtual world?" (Narrated by Starr Sonic of SLCN.tv)Best Practices in Education

Kathy Schrock (Kathy Dryburgh-SL), Administrator for Technology for the Nauset Public Schools - "Guide to SL for K-12 Educators" - Kathy takes the audience on a tour of sites in Second Life that demonstrate innovative teaching and learning practices and sites for professional development for K-12 educators. (Narrated by Starr Sonic of SLCN.tv)Best Practices in Education

The season finale of Sail On takes us to the Honah Lee course and uncharted water. What better way to say So Long to MarkTwain White and the Sail On crew as they take a break from broadcasting.

Watch the colorful European style Skutsjesilen boats today and enjoy some interesting quiz trivia with your hosts MarkTwain White and Aislin Keynes

The big AAC yachts get their chance to race on the new Blake Sea waters on this edition of Sail On with MarkTwain White

Flying Fizz skippers take off on the Blake Sea Pacific Line Short Olympic course today for the United Sailing Sims Sunday Regatta

This Super Sunday Regatta took to the new Pacific Line Long (and we do mean long) Olympic course set out in the new Blake Sea ocean. Watch this episode to see how the Tako skippers did in the high seas.

Watch this all-classes sail around the new Blake Sea waters as Second Life skippers celebrate the opening of a virtual ocean of sailing exploration. Thank you Linden Lab and hats off to Sail On host MarkTwain White for all your hard work. Congratulations and happy sailing!

We might be saying goodbye to the Angels Gate lighthouse, but hello to the cool art deco tower at the Hollywood Airport terminal building. Watch today's regatta and see both as the tako skippers take to the Balboa Circle course.

Watch the big sailing yachts take on the Olympic course at United Sailing Sims in less than ideal Second Life conditions - part of the challenge of high seas sailing competition.

Fast and furious flying fizzes are making their way around the new Olympic Course starting at Starboards Yacht Club

Cybergrrl returns to IBM and gets a tour of the new Green Data Center and learns about cool floors and cables You can catch Real Biz in SL live on SLCN.TV every Monday at 2:00 pm SLT (Pacific). Go to http://www.slcn.tv

The steady as she goes European style Skutsjesilen boats are out today for two races around the Balboa Circle course. Join your hosts MarkTwain White and Aislin Keynes for the Sunday regatta.

Watch the Sunday Regatta of longtime favorite Flying Tako sailboats to welcome new Second Life skippers from SailOnline.Org - Good luck at the races and we hope you enjoy watching Sail On!

Some really great sailing today from the Sunday morning Regatta. Join the fun with your hosts MarkTwain White and Aislin Keynes as they as they cover the Olympic Course. This is just a sample of the many shows available at SLCN. Visit http://slcn.tv for lots more info.

The Balboa Circle course and fast flying fizzes are a challenge for skippers and crew on this fun episode with your hosts MarkTwain White and Aislin Keynes

Tune in to see some exciting taco races for this weeks sailing regatta with your hosts MarkTwain White and Aislin Keynes.

Watch RealBiz host Cybergrrl Oh tour the Univ. of Cincinnati build with Chris Collins (Fleep Tuque in SL), Project Manager, UC Second Life Project, and see what they are learning with the Galapagos... You can catch Real Biz in SL live on SLCN.TV every Monday at 2:00 pm SLT (Pacific). Go to http://www.slcn.tv

Watch this episode with host Cybergrrl Oh as she gets a tour of the 7 Days Magic Bakery sweet spot with Drew Stein, CEO/Digital Strategy Guru at Involve, Inc. You can catch Real Biz in SL live on SLCN.TV every Monday at 2:00 pm SLT (Pacific). Go to http://www.slcn.tv

America's Cup sailing boats provided a spectacular show today as they complete three races around the Balboa Circle course.

Watch Cybergrrl Oh take a tour of Pop Art Lab with Claus Frisenberg Povlsen, a Music Editor for a secret Danish media company You can catch Real Biz in SL live on SLCN.TV every Monday at 2:00 pm SLT (Pacific). Go to http://www.slcn.tv

A protest parade with every kind of sailing vessel you can think of - all with a similar message to Linden Labs: "Hands Off Open Space Sims", and "Don't Kill my Second Life".

duckyfresh is looking a bit ghoulish in honor of Halloween while she shows us what's happening in Second Life live music and events. That S'Life comes to you twice a week with what's happening in Second Life. Watch live every Thursday and Sunday at 4:00 SLT at http://slcn.tv

Cybergrrl Oh finds out what The World Bank Group is doing in Second Life from Dahlia Khalifa, Senior Private Sector Development Specialist You can catch Real Biz in SL live on SLCN.TV every Monday at 2:00 pm SLT (Pacific). Go to http://www.slcn.tv

Flower Power forever in the mud and rain of the Second Stock Music Festival is today's Hot Spot while duckyfresh shows us what's happening in Second Life live music and events. That S'Life comes to you twice a week with what's happening in Second Life. Watch live every Thursday and Sunday at 4:00 SLT at http://slcn.tv

Another totally cool Rezzable sim is where duckyfresh Watanabe shows us what's happening in Second Life live music and events for the weekend That S'Life comes to you twice a week with what's happening in Second Life. Watch live every Thursday and Sunday at 4:00 SLT at http://slcn.tv