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Amazing news to hear that schools will be able to offer British Sign Language as a GCSE!

Every Friday, SignalongCharity give you some free resources. Remember to check out #freebiefriday each week! 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

Do you have a moment to talk? 💬 Today is #TimeToTalkDay2024, a day dedicated to promoting open conversations about mental health. It's important to remember that 1 in 5 adults experience mental illness every year, yet stigma surrounding it still persists. Take the time to reach

Watch out for the new digital WellComm Toolkit. ✅ Identify children’s communication needs and act sooner ✅ No speech and language expertise needed ✅ 150+ online interventions

The government is introducing a mandatory Sendco NPQ from September 2024. John Roberts reports on what to expect – plus a list of named providers tes.com/magazine/news/…

This #SaferInternetDay, let's prioritise online safety in the classroom and beyond. Teachers know that physical monitoring in classrooms isn't enough to track every online activity. That's why web filtering and monitoring services are essential to your safeguarding strategy 🧵

🥞 Who's up for a flipping good time? It's Pancake Day, baby! 🎉🙌 Whether you're a pro or a rookie flipper, this is your moment to shine in the kitchen. Drop a comment below with your go-to pancake topping 🥳👇 #PancakeDay #FlippingDelicious

Happy World Down Syndrome Day! ♥️💙💜💛💚🧡#DownSyndromeAwareness #DownSyndromeDay #DownSyndrome

Don’t let anyone put you into that box! It’s time for everyone to think differently and #EmbraceTheDifference. Make those #ReasonableAdjustments. It makes such a difference to children like ours. #DifferentNotLess #SquarePegRoundHole 👇

Neurodiversity describes the variation & differences in neurological structure & function that exist among human beings. One is no more “right” or “normal” than another. We're all different and all deserve equal representation. #Neurodiversity #NeurodiversityCelebrationWeek

On Autism Awareness Day, let’s celebrate the diverse strengths and talents of individuals with autism. The world needs to adjust for neurodiverse people not the other way around. #AutismAwarenessDay

Liverpool City Council are looking to recruit a Lead Specialist Practitioner for SLCN to cover my maternity leave. The role will be a full time position for 12 months from September 2024. Please contact me if you want to discuss the role. lccjobs.liverpool.gov.uk/details.aspx?i…

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a permanent Language Resource Base Teacher at Mab Lane Primary School. Link below: schoolimprovementliverpool.co.uk/Class-Teacher-…

This year’s SEND Local Offer event is being held on Wednesday 3rd July, 12-6pm at Liverpool Guild. It’s a perfect opportunity for parents/carers of a child or young person with SEND to find out what it is on offer in Liverpool to support SEND. #localoffer #sen #send #liverpool

Opportunity to join our team as a speech & language therapy assistant, see the job role & requirements detailed below ⬇️ We would love to hear from you if you are working as an assistant or have experience supporting children with speech & language needs alderhey.nhs.uk/careers/vacanc…

October is AAC Awareness Month! Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) is more than just technology—it's a lifeline that empowers people to communicate, connect, and engage with the world. #aac #aacawareness #slcn #speechandlanguage

I’m currently on mat leave but decided to complete some CPD. I can highly recommend Elklan Training’s Supporting Gestalt Language Processors. #glp #gestalt #slcn elklan.co.uk/Training/Pract…

No child should feel alone, misunderstood or disconnected because of their challenges with talking and understanding words. Do you agree? Help us stand up for 1.9 million children by adding your name to our pledge 👇 speechandlanguage.org.uk/pledge

Exciting news that Liverpool City Council have launched their SEND Graduated Approach Toolkit. Please take a look if you support children or young people with SEND. #send #sendtoolkit #slcn