Loved more than words

Our latest report reveals that children with speech and language challenges are facing a shocking double disadvantage. We must act now to build mental health services that work for every child. Will you show them they're not alone?

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Loved more than words

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We’ve just revealed that 78% of teachers say children with speech and language challenges are being unfairly punished. Add your name and demand change now.
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We are Speech and Language UK, and we want every child to face the future with confidence.

For 2 million children in the UK, learning to talk and understand words feels like an impossible hurdle. So we give children and young people the skills they need so they aren’t left behind, waiting to be understood.

 

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Our progress checker is based on what we know about how babies and children develop skills. Choose the age of the child and then answer the questions. At the end, we will direct you to some helpful advice and resources.

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Three children walking down a school corridor. The child on the left is a young white boy with sandy coloured hair wearing a white shirt. The middle child is a young black girl with long curly hair wearing a white t-shirt with a grey pinafore. The child on the right is a young white girl with blonde hair which has been pulled back. She is wearing a white polo shirt and black skirt.

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Be brave this year and take on a challenge of a lifetime. From marathons to inflatable 5ks to bungee jumps - we have lots of ways you can get involved and raise vital funds to help change young lives today.
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