Communicate SLT CIC

29/03/2026

🎉IMPACT 🎉
Below are the assessment results from a young girl attending a Blackpool Academy, before (in turquoise) and after (in orange) intervention with an SLT Assistant.
Before she had severely delayed vocab and grammar, and delayed phonology, after she was 'within normal limits', i.e. doing well for her age.
Here's the child's voice - “I like to come play games with you. It really fun!”

29/03/2026

Date for your diary...

It's here! The theme for 2026 is 'together for DLD'.
Join us in working together to build a better world for all with Developmental Language Disorder (DLD).
🟣People with DLD: adults and children
🟣Families of people with DLD
🟣Professionals: including Speech-Language Pathologists, teachers and doctors
🟣Researchers
🟣Supporters
By working 'together for DLD' we can really make a difference.
Mark Friday October 16th in your diary and follow our socials too.
Let's make 2026 the biggest ever.

29/03/2026

Important guidance for parents was released this week...
https://beststartinlife.gov.uk/screen-time-under-5s/?fbclid=IwY2xjawQ11UdleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETE4UnRUbTdSWVpxcmRmVGRac3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHv4p9z0Pyh9DmwOt_8B_8BTl80ocIpQZ29oYlEqtArQ_Tr8Gsk1_bqg-I6pf_aem_xRO54IRvoBVWH-44ftAx0g

Guidance for parents on managing screen time for under 5s. Learn what's recommended and how to build healthy habits from an early age.

26/03/2026

Really enjoyed the Annual IGPP Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) Conference 2026 yesterday.

A highlight was bumping into inspirational people like Chantal Bryan from https://www.teachustoo.org.uk/ Teach Us Too😀

Promoting an education system where all children are taught literacy regardless of their label

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!
👶🧠💬

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.