… With specific reference to speech and language difficulties, this paper will address the role
… For the purposes of this paper the term speech, language and communication needs (SLCN) …

The McAuley Catholic High School offers a distinctive Catholic education in partnership with
parents and the local church. We believe in the dignity of each individual within our …

… SLCN), the Department for Education’s category for students with LI, to examine the overall
prevalence of SLCN … We also examine disproportionality of identification of SLCN for different …

… One widely used definition is: “The term speech, language and communication needs (SLCN)
encompasses a wide range of difficulties related to all aspects of communication in …

… SLCN also increased by 156 children to 482 in 2018/19. … They may have challenges with
one, some, or all of the different aspects of SLCN at different times of their lives. Children who …

… giving me plentiful feedback and advise in planning, executing, and presenting this thesis. …
They also provide a frame of reference against which experiences of children’s involvement in …

… Needs (SLCN) may also present with literacy learning difficulties as a result of the SLCN. …
Speech, Language, and Communication Needs (SLCN) assessments and provide a more …

… • This study is the first to provide information on SLCN recording in this population. It reports
… provided to people using their services in light of the high rates of SLCN found in this study. …

… Additionally, it is recognised that many SLTs will work in situations where providing an
equitable service is challenging; the book empowers practitioners to fight for necessary resources …

… Without early intervention, children with SLCN are at an increased risk of experiencing
persistent language, learning and literacy problems impacting academic progress beyond their …