Our campaigns
Our campaigns put pressure on politicians to prioritise support for children with speech and language challenges and help educate the public about what life is like for the 1 in 5 children struggling with talking and understanding words.
Current campaigns
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Our manifesto for the next general election
Speech, language and communication skills need to be a top priority for all political parties this coming general election.
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Sign our open letter
The next government must take action to help the record-breaking number of children struggling with talking and understanding words.
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Listening to unheard children
Teachers now estimate 1.9 million children are behind with talking and/or understanding of words. This is the highest number ever recorded!
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Stand up for young lives
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Support our work
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