Communicate SLT CIC

27/02/2026

We'd agree, there is strong research evidence linking nursery rhyme knowledge, then phonological awareness to later reading ability

Singing songs and nursery rhymes with your child is more than just a fun way to belt out a tune together! Children often pay closer attention when there’s music involved, and they find it easier to pick up new words when they hear them in a song or rhyme.

A few simple things make a difference:

🎵 Slow it down - singing a little more slowly helps children hear and process the words.
👏 Add actions or props - movements and objects support understanding and build vocabulary.
🔁 Repeat favourites - repetition strengthens memory, rhythm and rhyme patterns.

In Peep TALK, we’re sharing simple ideas you can try at home, along with what songs and rhymes help your child to learn. 🎶

Find out more:
https://www.peeple.org.uk/peep-talk

24/02/2026

There's a lot to like about this white paper... Additional funding upfront (before any changes), more funding for early support, increasing inclusivity across whole schools etc.

We'll be looking further into the ‘Experts at Hand’ service and how the Specialist Provision Packages will look after those with highest needs.

Any reform also need to protect our teaching staff, giving them the tools and support to enable children to thrive.

We'll be sharing our thoughts with the consultation - get yours in too - SENDreform.CONSULTATION@education.gov.uk

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/every-child-achieving-and-thriving?fbclid=IwY2xjawQKLP1leHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFDVUhMMVBVNE5CczI0RUxSc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHoLjKB1JX8_Vx2f24BOYTJZ2TL2IfNCORx5PxS4Fs87dNaNVfuMvWBwsInYC_aem_KFoWo3vExGsLFYIy_vQhdw

Reforms to the schools and SEND systems in England to ensure that every child can achieve and thrive.

16/10/2025

Friday 17th October is Development Language Disorder day.
Show your support by sharing this post and visiting https://radld.org/ to find out more

05/10/2025

Are you a Speech and Language Therapist?
Looking to make a difference within a supportive team in Lancashire?
We are recruiting to a post that will start in Jan 2026

Here is a link to find out more

All of our current vacancies are advertised on NHS Jobs. Please follow the links below to access the job descriptions and applications.

08/09/2025

We are proud to be a National Living Wage Employer 💙

This means we make sure our amazing team is supported and valued so they can give their best to help children and young people reach their full potential🌟

Did you know
💡 More than 9000 UK businesses now pay the real Living Wage
💡 Most people choose to buy from Living Wage employers
💡 Fair pay helps everyone feel happier and do their best work

At Communicate SLT our mission is to provide speech language and communication services for children and young people aged 0 to 25. We use high quality evidence based approaches to make a real difference where they live and learn 📚✨

Thank you for celebrating with us 🥳 Together we can help every child reach their full potential 💫

23/07/2025

🌱 Reminder for grown-ups:

Kids aren’t born knowing how to do everything — they’re still learning!
Sometimes when a child acts out, it’s not "bad behaviour" — it’s a message:

"I need help,"
"I’m still learning,"
"Please understand me."

Let’s slow down, listen with love, and give them time to grow.

Every child learns in their own way, at their own pace ❤️

18/07/2025

Talk It Out!
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Did you know chatting with your little one helps grow their brain? 🧠❤️
Even if they’re not talking yet – they’re listening and learning!

🟣 Language Tip of the Day:
🛒 Talk through your routine!
At the shops? Say things like:
🧃 “Let’s find the juice!”
🍌 “These bananas are yellow!”
🎉 Make it fun – silly voices welcome! 😄

🗣️ The more they hear, the more they learn!

14/07/2025

Looking for clear, up to date support for children and young people with Special Educational Needs or Disabilities in Halton?

The Halton SEND Local offer is your one stop guide. Whether you’re a parent, carer or professional it’s here to help you understand what’s available from early years to adult hood.

Sharing the Halton SEND Video for more information.

11/07/2025

Play = Learning!
🧸🎲👂

Playtime isn’t just fun – it’s speech and language magic! ✨

🟣 Language Tip of the Day:
🧸 Join in their play and copy what they say!
If your child says “car,” you say “car goes VROOM!” 🚗💨
Add a little more to grow their words!

🎶 Bonus: Use silly sound effects and songs – they help tune in little ears! 🎤

04/07/2025

🌟 Our friends at nhs.uk Mersey Care are running some amazing FREE workshops to help young people and families feel their best! 💙

🎯 Topics include:
🛡️ Wellbeing Warriors – learn to chill and talk about feelings
😲 Coping with Big Emotions – get smart about BIG feelings
🎒 Transition to High School – tips to feel ready and confident!

📅 Workshops run 24 July – 27 August
🎨 Fun craft activities included!
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Parents/carers must come along too
📍 Locations: Widnes & Runcorn
⚠️ Spaces are limited – sign up using the QR code on the poster!

Let's support our young people to feel calm, confident and ready for anything! 💪🌈

25/06/2025

🌧️✨ Name Game Fun with Rainy Day Play! ✨🌧️

Looking for a playful way to help your child say and spell their name? Try this fun, friendly activity that blends creativity, play, and learning all in one!

🎨 What to do:

Help your child draw a beautiful rain cloud at the top of a page. Get as colourful and imaginative as they like – glitter and cotton wool welcome! ☁️🌈

Under the cloud, draw one raindrop for each letter in your child’s name.

In each raindrop, help your child write one letter of their name. ✍️

Cut out the cloud and the raindrops together. ✂️

Mix up the raindrops and encourage your child to rebuild their name under the cloud!

Say each letter out loud as you go – great for building sound awareness and confidence! 🔠🗣️

💬 This fun little game supports early literacy, name recognition, and speech development – all through creative play. Plus, it’s a lovely keepsake to display on the fridge! 😊

📸 Don’t forget to share your rainy name creations with us in the comments below – we’d love to see them! 💖👇