The challenges in teacher preparedness for SLCN 13 January 2025 Recent research found that 15% of primary and 17% of secondary teachers feel prepared to support pupils with SLCN. Speech therapist Lydia Kijowska shares strategies for inclusive classrooms and communication support. CommunicationExpert tipsIndustry newsLanguageSLCNSpeech Verbo Voices – December edition 6 January 2025 Explore the final Verbo Voices of 2024, featuring key highlights and milestones from an incredible year! CommunicationExpert tipsSLCNVerbo newsletter SLCN: Seven common signs and some in-school interventions 20 November 2024 With 1 in 5 children thought to be behind with their talking and/or understanding of words, spotting the signs of speech, language and communication needs has never been more vital. Speech and language therapist Hannah Cook advises. CommunicationExpert tipsLanguageLearningSLCNSpeech SLCN: The power of play 8 November 2024 How can we develop pupils’ communication skills through play? Speech and language therapists Hannah Cook and Holly Strickland offer some ideas and advice to support pupils from reception through to year 6 CommunicationCoverageExpert tipsLanguagePlaySLCNSpeech Tools to combat a crisis: What can schools do next for better SaLT support 23 October 2024 The Verbo team responds to a recent article in Tes Magazine titled 'Speech and language is in crisis – what can schools do next?' CommunicationIndustry newsLanguageSLCNSpeech New report launched: Verbo joins widespread calls to reform oracy 17 October 2024 Read our thoughts on the 'We need to talk' report, the first major report from the Commission on the Future of Oracy Education. CommunicationIndustry newsLanguageOracySLCNSpeech We’re going to the Tes SEND Show! 7 October 2024 This Friday and Saturday (11-12th October), the Verbo team will be at the Tes SEND Show in London at the Business Design Centre! CommunicationLanguageLearningNetworkingOccupational TherapyOnline toolsSLCNSpeechTechnologyVerbo events Upcoming October workshops 7 October 2024 Did you know that our trained speech and language therapists regularly host free online workshops to support the Verbo community? CommunicationEarly YearsEducatorsLanguageParent engagementPrimarySLCNSpeechSpeech and Language TherapistsVerbo workshops Verbo Voices – September edition 7 October 2024 Read the September edition of Verbo Voices here. From now on, we’ll upload each edition to our ‘News and Views’ page a few weeks after the newsletter is sent. CommunicationExpert tipsFree resourcesIndustry newsLanguageSLCNSpeechVerbo communityVerbo newsletterVerbo updates