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Lost for Words

How children struggle to participate when they can’t articulate

Our latest report examines the growing issue of speech and language challenges among UK primary and secondary school children, highlighting key findings from a survey of over 1,000 teachers:

  • Over a third estimate that up to 40% of their pupils face speech and language issues, and an overwhelming majority report that these challenges have intensified in the past five years.
  • Teachers attribute this trend to reduced verbal interactions at home, increased screen time and the lasting impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic.
  • While most primary teachers feel equipped to detect these issues, nearly half acknowledge that speech and language problems are frequently mistaken for difficulties in maths and literacy.

Explore our website to read more about teachers’ views, case studies from schools and localities on how they are addressing these challenges, listen to a podcast on the link between wellbeing and SLCN, and see how our WellComm speech and language toolkit can both identify issues and offer immediate support.

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How our WellComm speech and language toolkit can help

Misunderstood Maya

Speech, language, and communication needs can often go unnoticed, masked by behaviours that are misunderstood. That’s why we’re sharing Maya’s story—a real-life example of how WellComm Digital quickly identifies delays and supports intervention through the Big Book of Ideas

Podcast: How children struggle to participate when they can't articulate

We discuss the growing speech and language challenges among UK primary and secondary school children with Rachael Symons, Reading and Primary English Lead of Cabot Learning Federation.