About us
We are Speech and Language UK, and we want every child to face the future with confidence.
For at least 1.9 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.
Our vision
Every child who is facing challenges with talking and understanding words can look to the future with confidence.
Our mission
We give children and young people the skills they need so they aren’t left behind, waiting to be understood.
We do this by creating tools for schools and nurseries, giving advice and guidance to families and putting pressure on politicians.
For children struggling to talk and understand words, their whole lives are affected if they don’t get the help they need. They feel disconnected from their family. Unable to make friends. Unfairly punished for not following instructions they don’t understand. What does the future hold for them?
We must help more children, so that every child has the skills to face the future.
What we do
Find out more about our organisation
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Contact us
Please get in touch if you would like to discuss any aspect of our work or have any questions. Let’s keep the conversation going.
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Diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) statement
We believe in a fairer future for all and that everyone has the right to bring their authentic self to work. We also believe we must reflect these...
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Our annual reports
We are Speech and Language UK – we want every child to face the future with confidence. Read our annual reports to find out more about how we...
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Our people
Meet the team that helps change young lives.
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Our schools
Learn about our two schools for children who have complex or severe difficulties with talking and understanding words.
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Safeguarding
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Speech, Language and Communication Alliance
Working together to support children with speech and language challenges. Supported by Pears Foundation
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Our work with local authorities and multi-academy trusts
Our work with local authorities and multi-academy Trusts (MATs) ranges from implementation of our programmes to providing logistical support and advice on operations for projects to providing free...
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News and blogs
For 1.9 million children in the UK, learning to talk and understand words feels like and impossible hurdle. Read our news and blogs to find out more about...
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