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We post articles covering topical issues around speech, language and communication – we welcome your feedback!
The Final Chapter!
Supporting the Development of Speech, Language and Communication in the Early Years – downloadable resource bank available NOW!!!
Welcome to part III of Soundswell’s twin blog
Just to recap: the purpose of the twin blog is not only to get to know these joyous little boys...
Soundswell’s approach to working with high school and college students
We have seen increased demand for speech and language therapy support for post KS2 pupils as the impact of limited or no access in primary school really begins to bite
Introducing open-cup drinking to your baby
Drinking from an open cup has multiple benefits for speech, dentition and more!
Shortlisted !
Supporting the Development of Speech, Language & Communication in the Early Years, has been short-listed for the Teach Early Years award 2023
Gestalt Language Processing
We are all different in so many ways – but did you know that there is more than one way in which we can develop language?
The end of a chapter…
This term we bid a sad farewell to Highters Heath primary school where Soundswell has provided a...
Supporting speech and language therapy programmes is crucial if children are to make progress.
When so many schools are struggling to retain their TA workforce – let alone find the time to support speech and language therapy programmes, one Birmingham school manages to deliver support 3 time per week. How do they do it?
Earthquake disaster
The earthquake which struck the south east of Turkey and its southern border with Syria has left death and destruction on an epic scale….
Teaching emotional vocabulary
Learning to manage emotions is vitally important for children and they learn by following the example set by adults in their lives
Data Protection & Privacy information
The General Data Protection Regulations (GDPR) came into force in May 2018. In response to the new elements required, we amended and added to the paperwork we use to deliver our services.
Part 2 of Soundswell’s twin blog
This is the second part of the story of Finley & Joshua as told by Mum and Dad – Laura and James.
Ratio of adults to children in provision for the under 5s
Fewer available adults means that opportunities for learning and interaction are considerably reduced
Spotlighting the specialist contributors to our new book
The authors would like to thank the three professionals who shared their specialist knowledge as part of the chapter ‘What can go Wrong and why’.
Soundswell speech and language therapy solutions celebrates its 10th anniversary
Soundswell- 10 years old this year 🎂🎂🎉🎉
In the middle of difficulty often lies opportunity…
The ASLTIP 2022 national conference
How do we know we are making a difference?
Soundswell CPD day : Measuring Impact
Welcome to Soundswell’s twin blog
This is the first part of the story of Finley & Joshua as told by Mum and Dad – Laura and James.
The (Soundwell) Specials
… are not only a 1970s local band (from Coventry) but also a highly skilled and dynamic group of therapists working with Soundswell. Special school work has, in the past been seen by some as the Cinderella of speech and language therapy, but no longer…
Just like you and I… except they aren’t any more.
Soundswell are proud to support of the people of Ukraine and their fundamental right to live their lives in peace and independence.
Closing the Word Gap – two years on
Closing the Word Gap – two years on Thankfully, for some schools and settings across the city, the...
Dummies – saints or sinners?
The debate has received a new injection of enthusiasm following a piece of research from Newcastle university: ‘Does the duration and frequency of dummy (pacifier) use affect the development of speech’? (Strutt, C, Khattab,G, and Willoughby, J (2021).
Arden Primary school staff are now very much ‘Word Aware’!
Arden Primary school staff are now very much ‘Word Aware’!On June 8th Soundswell therapist Hayley...
Distance is no object
Distance is no objectStaff at Ivingswood are actively seeking to raise attainment in their EYFS...
There’s never been a better time to switch to independent working
There’s never been a better time to switch to independent workingAt Soundswell we are working at...
Positive outcomes from challenging times
Positive outcomes from challenging timesWe heard from several of our team that relationships with...
Are you making the most of the training you commission?
Are you making the most of the training you commission?Make sure you are clear about what you want...
Some children failing to acquire phonics do so because of poor phonological awareness skills – what can we do to help?
Some children failing to acquire phonics do so because of poor phonological awareness skills –...
Teach children to be successful communicators – staying safe
Teach children to be successful communicators - staying safeClick here to read about how to...
Remote training for teaching staff: ” It’s good for the soul”
Remote training for teaching staff: " It's good for the soul"After a day of frantic planning,...
Denise’s top websites for all things AAC
The following websites are full of useful, up to date ideas and free resources...
Multi purpose Headbands!
My favourite resource, although difficult to limit it down to one, would be the game ‘Head Banz’.
Communication supporting communication observation tool
Communication supporting communication observation toolThe observation tool is designed to be used...
Are you ‘Word Aware’?
Are you ‘Word Aware’?As speech and language therapists, both on a 1:1 basis and in small groups,...
Bryony’s favourite resource
These cards are really useful in both therapy and assessment sessions.
SSLEUTHS: a screening tool to accurately identify a child’s language levels
SSLEUTHS is a screening tool for school staff concerned about a child’s language development.
Emily’s Favourite Language App
It’s bright, engaging, has an English accent (whoop!) and rewarding.
Attention and Listening Teaching programme
The value of early language screening at a universal level cannot be over estimated. Proactive, quality Early Years settings routinely screen their new intakes, (Wellcomm by gl assessment is the language screening tool of choice in many settings), and put in place appropriate interventions. But …
Jo’s best App
Articulation Station is full of fun games to work on sounds at sound, word, phrase, sentence and even story level.