Turn your child into a Chatterbox! Speech and language therapy for children aged 2-18 Providing high quality, fun and consistent service to schools and families
West Midlands
Joined October 2017
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The Govt recognises the difference speech and language therapy makes to children and young people. To make that a reality for every child and young person, the Govt must #InvestInSLT and bring forward its SLT Action Plan.
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It's #AHPsDay!
AHPs' Day is a chance to celebrate the UK's third largest healthcare workforce. We're proud to regulate 13 out of the 14 professions!
Learn more about the #AlliedHealthProfessions and why they matter: england.nhs.uk/ahp/ahps-day/
#AHPsDay2025 #AHPSDayNI #AHPsDayScot #AHPsDayWales
ALT Graphic with the HCPC logo in the top right and the AHPs' Day logo in the centre. In the background are images of the 13 allied health professions that the HCPC regulates.
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Today, we welcomed the Government's announcement that up to 20,000 more children are set to benefit from the Early Language Support for Every Child (ELSEC) programme which helps to identify & respond to speech & language needs: gov.uk/government/news/earli…
ALT The Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists' logo appears in light blue and white writing at the top left on a dark blue background. A circular photograph of the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists' Chief Executive Steve Jamieson appears at the bottom right. He has grey hair and is wearing a white shirt together with a orange and blue stripey tie.
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We're proud to be supporting #NeurodiversityCelebrationWeek 2025
𝗗𝗶𝗱 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗸𝗻𝗼𝘄...
❔ It's estimated that between 15% and 20% of the global population is neurodivergent, meaning their brains function and process information differently than the societal norm.
❔ Neurodiversity refers to the natural variation in human brains and how they function, encompassing conditions like autism, ADHD, dyslexia, and dyspraxia.
❔In the UK, it's estimated that around 1 in 7 people are neurodivergent.
Neurodiversity Celebration Week is a worldwide initiative that challenges stereotypes and misconceptions about neurological differences.
It aims to transform how neurodivergent individuals are perceived and supported by providing schools, universities, and organisations with the opportunity to recognise the many talents and advantages of being neurodivergent while creating more inclusive and equitable cultures that celebrate differences and empower every individual.
Find out more ➡️ neurodiversityweek.com
#NeurodiversityWeek #horseracing #Neurodiversity
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Today is #SwallowAwarenessDay2025. We're raising awareness of dysphagia, which means difficulties with eating, drinking or swallowing. Dysphagia can be life-threatening.
#HCPCregistered speech and language therapists provide help in many ways. A great resource from @rcslt 👏
ALT Graphic showing a head and neck, with a pink star over the throat. The Swallowing Awareness Day logo is in the bottom right and RCSLT logo in the bottom right. There is text overlayed on the head which details how speech and language therapists help people with dysphagia, and a dark blue background.
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To support anyone raising awareness around CPD, we created a simple poster for workplaces 💪
Download the full PDF and more resources from: hcpc-uk.org/cpd-week
#CPDWeek2025
ALT Poster with the CPD Week information and information about what activities count as CPD. There is the HCPC logo in the top right, and a QR code in the lower left.
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#DLDday 2023 | Here are 5 things you need to know about Developmental Language Disorder (DLD), a hidden condition that affects 1 in 14 people.
Learn more about DLD at: thedldproject.com/ & radld.org/ #RADLD
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Our super 2023 #DLDday video has landed! 'Language around the world'. Voiced and animated by people with Developmental Language Disorder (DLD). Watch and share to raise awareness of DLD!
youtu.be/7wZ_OW9Jx0s?si=93Pi…
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This #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek share this post and spread the word 👇🏾
Your mental health matters, regardless of the week. And you don’t have to face it alone.
Special shout out to Laura Jane illustrations for this gorgeous artwork💙
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8 out of 10 children with emotional and behavioural disorders (social, emotional & mental health needs) have below average language skills. This has important implications for the way we should support these children. #ChildrensMentalHealthWeek
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Had a great chat yesterday with an Advisory Teacher about if a child had DLD and the diagnostic criteria for it. A brilliant opportunity for joint working and sharing knowledge!
#ThinkLanguage #ThinkDLD
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I chatted to a teacher about how common DLD can be in the classroom and some ways to spot it in pupils!
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Calling all teachers and families!! Our FREE What is Language? + What is DLD? online course is now LIVE here ==> thedldproject.com/course/wha…
Be sure to share with your school/education setting.
#ThinkLanguage #ThinkDLD #DevLangDis
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The eye-catching 'DLD Bubble' is a succinct way of explaining #DevLangDis. Share it and save it for later. #ThinkLanguage #ThinkDLD
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The première is over, but still follow the link to our AMAZING video. Please RT, RT, RT and share with teacher colleagues too. #ThinkLanguage #ThinkDLD
We'd love to hear what you think also
TODAY AT 12 NOON UK time (UTC+1) is the premiere of our #ThinkLanguage #ThinkDLD video. youtu.be/MU1inVSISFo Watch it with friends, family and colleagues and then share like crazy!
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Next week #BuildBackBetterSLT will be featuring the @GillianRudd @dharford79 @stevehermon petition.
If you believe the Govt should #FundSLT to improve support for people with communication and swallowing needs, please sign and share the petition.
bit.ly/2T6HOtP
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Have you heard about our FREE training for #earlyyears SENCos, managers and practitioners on how to deliver and provide excellent support for children with #SLCN throughout June, July and August? Dates, details and how to book can be found via our webpage! ican.org.uk/eysend-partnersh…
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Listening to the wonderful @larchiba6 talking about diagnosis of DLD! @HazelAllaway @1HannahHarvey @NAPLIC @naks11 @ChatterboxesSLT @JKT_SLT
