We’re proud to be Gold Sponsors of Nursery World’s Big Day Out and we would love to see you there 🎉
Learn more and register here: invt.io/1lxbui7vsx3

Be part of the conversation!
Join us at The Link Live 2026 on 30th April.
We’re delighted to welcome Shelbi Annison who will be presenting “You can't see DLD.”
🎟️ Free tickets available – secure your place today: tinyurl.com/38wszrvu

SecEd Podcast: This episode produced with our friends @speechandlanguage.bsky.social we offer #teaching tips & practical ideas for how #teachers can support the speech, language & communication needs of pupils as they make the step-up to the year 7 classroom: buff.ly/uhGy4AQ #SLCN #edusky

Don't miss Kate Freeman's presentation for SENsible SENCO on 22nd April at 4pm!
"Leading SLCN Through SEND Reform: From Policy to Practice" covers:
📚️ What the SEND reforms really mean in practice,
📋️ How SLCN categorisation may be shifting
Sign up here: sensiblesenco.org.uk/event/leadin...

Be part of the conversation!
Join us at The Link Live 2026 on 30th April.
We’re delighted to welcome Kate Freeman who will be discussing
“Speech, language and communication: The building blocks for orcacy.”
🎟️ Free tickets available – secure your place today: tinyurl.com/38wszrvu

Sign up here: Get your ticket: tinyurl.com/38wszrvu

Over 600 people have signed up to the free Link Live conference! Have you?
From Oracy to DLD, the Link Live is an unbeatable learning opportunity for all SENCos, teachers and support staff looking to improve and enhance their knowledge of SLCN.
Get your free tickets NOW using the link below!

Parent Portal - Speech and Language Link Support your child's speech and language development with expert advice, activities, and resources in our award-winning Parent Portal.

You can also share the full Parent Portal with families - an award-winning site created by our speech and language therapists, packed with information and communication games to enjoy at home: speechandlanguage.link/parent-portal

This tip sheet offers simple ways for families to turn gaming time into talking practice - helping children level up their speech and language skills while enjoying a game together. Download our tip sheets here: speechandlanguage.link/parent-porta...

Video games actually invite the kinds of language we value in school - explaining what’s happening, planning next steps, predicting outcomes, solving problems and talking through fast-changing situations.

School staff often worry about how much time children spend on video games - but there may be more talk benefits hiding in gameplay than many parents (and teachers!) realise.

Be part of the conversation!
Join us at The Link Live 2026 on 30th April.
We’re delighted to welcome Ann Marie Christian, who will be discussing
“Safeguarding challenges for children with SLCN.”
🎟️ Free tickets available – secure your place today: tinyurl.com/erjy9xmj

Season 9 Episode 6: Supporting Speech, Language and Communication from Early Years Onwards Kate Freeman, Speech & Language Link: and Why early identification, responsive interaction and practical screening matter for children with SLCN

Have you listened to our latest podcast with the SEND Network? Featuring Kate Freeman, this episode discusses the importance of early identification and the role of everyday interaction in developing communication
Find it on your favourite podcast platform or
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Be part of the conversation!
Join us at The Link Live 2026 on 30th April.
We’re delighted to welcome Abigail Hawkins from SENsible SENCO who will be discussing how "What we see isn’t always what it seems."
Find out more: tinyurl.com/erjy9xmj

We’re proud to support the National Year of Reading 2026 and the Go All In campaign!
Visit www.goallin.org.uk to discover more about the National Year of Reading 2026, the UK-wide campaign designed to help more people rediscover the joys of reading.
#GoAllIn #NationalYearOfReading2026

The Link Live Speech & Language Day The Link Live - Speech and Language Conference for SENCos, TAs, LSAs, Teachers, everyone who needs to support children with SLCN as part of their role in school

🎟️ Free tickets available – secure your place today: speechandlanguage.link/the-link-com...

Be part of the conversation!
Join us at The Link Live 2026 on 30th April – our event for education professionals passionate about supporting children SLCN.
We’re delighted to be joined by Alison and Juliet, who will be discussing “Supporting Language for School readiness.”

Have you listened to the latest podcast from SecEd? Featuring Kate Freeman, this episode offers practical tips and ideas for how teachers can support the communication skills of students as they make the step-up to the year 7 classroom and key stage 3 study.

Parent Portal - Speech and Language Link Support your child's speech and language development with expert advice, activities, and resources in our award-winning Parent Portal.

You can also share the full Parent Portal with families — an award-winning site created by our speech and language therapists, packed with information and communication games to enjoy at home: speechandlanguage.link/parent-portal

This tip sheet helps families make the most of bath times: making predictions, singing together for language, rhythm and rhyme and helping their child tune into tricky sounds. Download our tip sheets here: speechandlanguage.link/parent-porta...

School staff know that some of the best language foundations are built in simple, everyday routines - and bath time is one of them. Children who regularly share warm, playful moments of communication are often more willing to join in, take turns and engage in early learning.

We’re proud to sign the sector letter urging the Prime Minister to improve access to speech and language therapy. Long waits and inconsistent support affect people of all ages. It’s time for a national action plan. #InvestInSLT
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Parent Portal - Speech and Language Link Support your child's speech and language development with expert advice, activities, and resources in our award-winning Parent Portal.

You can also share the full Parent Portal with families - an award-winning site created by our speech and language therapists, packed with information and communication games to enjoy at home: speechandlanguage.link/parent-portal

This tip sheet helps families make the most of mealtime moments – from laying the table to support location words, to adding a sprinkle of playful descriptors – eating together can be pivotal for communication. Download our tip sheets here: speechandlanguage.link/parent-porta....

School staff see it every day: when families support children’s communication, it can transform their progress in class. But here’s something you might not expect - simple dinner-table conversations can boost language development even more than shared story time.

We're at Nursery World's Exchange event in Cambridge!
Yin has had some insightful conversations with nursery leaders about our new communication and language package - Little Link - supporting early years providers with the best possible communication and language development for preschool children.

We have been named finalists in the ERA Awards 2026 across two categories!
Secondary Language Link – Finalist in the SEND Resource or Equipment category - ICT Category
Little Link – Finalist in the Early Years Resource or Equipment category
Thank you to everyone who continues to support our mission!

You can also share the full Parent Portal with families - an award-winning site created by our speech and language therapists, packed with information and communication games to enjoy at home: tinyurl.com/337hd2d4

This is part of our Parent Portal tip sheet series. To download any of these for parents, click here: tinyurl.com/3z48av62

Children often love a little responsibility. Helping out with simple jobs at home can really support skills in the classroom – problem-solving, behaviour and cooperation. Incorporating talking and listening games within household tasks can make them feel like less of a chore!