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October 22, 2024

Speech, language and communication needs (SLCN)

The most fundamental life skill is the ability to communicate. Speech, language and communication needs is the term used to describe difficulties with: producing speech ...

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August 28, 2024

Big Little Moments

Sharing Big Little Moments every day. How do the Big Little Moments work? Children’s brains are made of many different strands. Three of these strands ...

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August 2, 2024

By 12 months

Remember, not all children develop at the same rate but during this time I will: Make talking noises – babble strings of sounds, like ‘ma-ma-ma’, ...

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September 9, 2024

What is Makaton?

Makaton is a unique language programme that uses symbols, signs and speech to enable people to communicate. It supports the development of essential communication skills ...

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September 9, 2024

Children learning more than one language

Speech and Language UK has some helpful information on children learning more than one language here and a blog, Myth-busting: Bilingualism / English as an ...

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October 3, 2023

By 18 months

Remember, not all children develop at the same rate but during this time I will: begin talking! I will be able to say around 20 ...

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October 29, 2024

Libraries

Libraries Unlimited runs libraries in Torbay on behalf of Torbay Council. The four public libraries in Torbay are: Paignton Library, Torquay Library, Brixham Library and ...

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November 11, 2024

Speech and Language UK

Speech and Language UK have help for families to give them the confidence and skills to help their children. If you're concerned about your child's ...

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August 28, 2024

BBC Tiny Happy People

Tiny Happy People is here to help you develop your child’s language skills. Explore our simple activities and play ideas and find out about babies ...

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October 16, 2023

Let’s get chatting

Lots of advice and tips to help your child get ready for chatting.

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