Royal College of Speech and Language Therapy
The RCSLT is the professional body for speech and language therapy in the UK, representing speech and language therapists, support workers and students. The RCSLT works with members to represent the profession at the highest levels. It consults with governments, other professional bodies, unions, universities, charity partners and commissioning authorities on behalf of its members, so your views are heard where it counts. As a member, your views and experiences can help shape the development of future UK and international policy
Association of Speech and Language Therapist in Independent Practice
Association of Speech and Language Therapists in Independent Practice – ASLTIP. ASLTIP has two main functions:To provide information on independent Speech and Language Therapy throughout the United Kingdom and to support Speech and Language Therapists in independent practice.
The Communication Trust
Their work focuses on supporting children and young people who struggle to communicate because they have speech, language and communication needs (SLCN) as well as supporting all children and young people to communicate to the best of their ability.
www.thecommunicationtrust.org.uk
ICAN
I CAN is the children’s communication charity. They are experts in helping children develop the speech, language and communication skills they need to thrive in a 21st century world. Their vision is a world where all children have the communication skills they need to fulfill their potential. Their mission is that no child should be left out or left behind because of a difficulty speaking or understanding.
The National Autistic Society
They are the leading UK charity for people with autism (including Asperger syndrome) and their families. They provide information, support and pioneering services, and campaign for a better world for people with autism. Their work relies on your support.
The Michael Palin Centre
The Michael Palin Centre for Stammering Children was officially opened in 1993 as a joint initiative between the then Association for Research into Stammering in Childhood (ARSC) and the then Camden & Islington Community Health Services NHS Trust
The Jai Jais
Sunita has created a beautifully illustrated series of books on Hindu Gods and Goddess for pre-school children. The books have inspired bed times stories around the world.
Hungry Little Minds
Simple, fun activities for kids, from new-born to five
The Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists (RCSLT) supports this campaign and its aim to encourage parents and carers to adopt positive activities and behaviours to boost children’s communication, language and literacy development.
www.hungrylittleminds.campaign.gov.uk
ARTventurers
Messy Play
Open ended messy and creative play activities can keep children entertained for AGES! Plus all the time they’re playing they’re learning, developing skills, working on language and communication, problem solving…so it’s educational too!
Action for Children
At home with young children? These activities are great for motor skills (building strength and movement) and encouraging creativity
www.parents.actionforchildren.org.uk
Foundation Years
A parents guide to your child’s learning and development in the early years from birth to five years old. All schools and Ofsted-registered early years providers must follow the eyfs including childminders, preschools, nurseries and school reception classes.
Mesh Guides
A guide to promoting early learning and development at home from birth to 5-year-olds. This is a very important stage as it helps your child get ready for school as well as preparing them for their future learning and successes. From when your child is born up until the age of 5, their early years’ experience should be happy, active, exciting, fun and secure; and support their development, care and learning needs. This how top tips for children to learn at home.
Earth Cubs
Earth cubs is inspiring children to learn the world through games, videos and teaching recourses. As we know the new way of living is through technology, what way to teach children with a software they know and can learn from.