News and Views

Join award-winning Speech and Language Therapist, Stephen Parsons, in our DLD workshop!

31 January 2025

We’re excited to kick off our brand-new, expert-led workshop series with award-winning Speech and Language Therapist, Stephen Parsons. On February 25th, Stephen will share his tried and tested strategies on ‘Supporting Students with Developmental Language Disorder (DLD)’.

Verbo Voices – January edition

22 January 2025

Discover the January edition Verbo Voices: Exciting updates and CPD opportunities await!

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.

Verbo Voices – December edition

6 January 2025

Explore the final Verbo Voices of 2024, featuring key highlights and milestones from an incredible year!

Verbo Voices – November edition

29 November 2024

Read our November issue of Verbo Voices and sign up to receive it in your inbox.

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.

Verbo Voices – October edition

12 November 2024

Read October's edition of our regular newsletter, Verbo Voices.

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

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?'

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.

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!

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?

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.