Chatty Cherubs - Speech and Language Therapy

27/03/2026

23/03/2026

This morning I attended a great training for Rapid Syllable Transition Treatment (ReST) to support children with Childhood Apraxia of Speech. Really informative and interesting. Thank you Speech Apraxia UK for hosting.

05/03/2026

📚✨ Happy World Book Day! ✨📚

Reading with your little one doesn’t have to mean sitting still with a book (although that’s lovely too!). There are so many fun ways to bring stories to life.
From building cosy book dens to acting out stories and enjoying book themed snacks, every little moment helps children develop a love of books and language.

Which activity will you try today? 👀

❤️ Robot Reg loves helping children discover the joy of stories and sounds!

23/02/2026

The SEND reform document is now available.

https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/69986472bfdab2546272c074/SEND_reform_putting_children_and_young_people_first_government_consultation_web_accessible.pdf?fbclid=IwdGRleAQJR1BjbGNrBAk16GV4dG4DYWVtAjEwAGJyaWQRMU5ZQVpxOE1QbU9xcUJJd2xzcnRjBmFwcF9pZBAyMjIwMzkxNzg4MjAwODkyAAEeV3PZhFUSuAA9yY2TKqA60KYvxTL2eoQ-Jt-UsxJ8iwZjzeJFAQldPxo_EkU_aem_sED-ETVsa7dZC4pFx4P1Ug

19/02/2026

An article published in The Scotsman today highlights a growing issue across the UK: independent Speech and Language Therapists are being refused access to some education settings, and it is children who are affected.

We are now seeing reports of this across parts of England, Wales and Scotland.

In many cases, this is not because alternative provision is in place that meets the child’s needs, such as NHS services or school-commissioned therapy. Instead, decisions appear to relate to blanket policies based on employment setting.

All Speech and Language Therapists in the UK are registered with the HCPC and meet the same regulatory and professional standards, regardless of where they are employed. Professional standards do not vary by setting.

The focus must remain on ensuring that children can access the support they need from appropriately qualified professionals.

ASLTIP is engaging at national level to understand the drivers behind these policies and to address the issue constructively with education and policy stakeholders.

If this has affected your practice or your child, we would welcome hearing from you.

https://www.scotsman.com/news/opinion/columnists/how-autistic-children-are-being-let-down-by-inexplicable-ban-on-private-therapists-in-schools-5602553

17/02/2026

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28/01/2026

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c1kllz30ek7o?fbclid=IwdGRleAPmNNBleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZAo2NjI4NTY4Mzc5AAEezZ8fl9eVukYNRz5myB9jgA7wUah-_0QynudvJe-ssR_BURTMS66Ae-oauh4_aem_LgiAICSpIjqiLoqSTgXO5w

A quarter of the 300,000 children waiting for community NHS care have spent more than a year waiting.

12/01/2026

https://news.sky.com/story/screen-time-linked-to-poor-speech-development-in-under-fives-say-ministers-as-parents-offered-new-guidance-13492957

It is reported that the advice is likely to suggest using screens as part of an activity like storytime or with educational games.

17/10/2025

Today is Developmental Language Disorder (DLD) day.

Our popular 'DLD bubble' which explains DLD visually now has an interactive version.
Just follow the link below and you will be able to click and learn all about DLD (Developmental Language Disorder). Includes lots of strategies and resources also.
A great one for sharing too.
https://www.naplic.org.uk/resource/dld-bubble-toolkit/

16/10/2025

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/ce3xzg6l5k5o?at_medium=social&at_format=link&at_campaign=Social_Flow&at_link_type=web_link&at_link_origin=BBC_Gloucestershire&at_link_id=17FFF5BE-AA56-11F0-AA47-F5C311D6F7FB&at_ptr_name=facebook_page&at_bbc_team=editorial&at_campaign_type=owned&fbclid=IwdGRleANeIyZleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHuSkHl9RBqBioNNoe_HiudSbaSgqqb9m_ak-hvjrIkc4mEBBiU8VIb64ynU2_aem_DNhvBQIv31zK1yoGAqQAaQ

Families say they are waiting years to get educational provision for their neurodiverse children.

16/10/2025

09/10/2025

Read the full blog here 👉 https://autismlittlelearners.com/modeling-aac/