Speech, Language and Communication (SLCN)

A term given to describe the extensive range of needs related to all aspects of communication. It is estimated that 10% of all children have long term or persistent speech, language and communication needs (SLCN).

Students typically have difficulties with:

Phonological sounds
Listening and attention
Auditory skills
Memory
Literacy

Teaching Strategies

Use LSA to pre teach key vocabulary or concepts
Use prior knowledge to introduce new learning
Vocabulary bank or word wall
Cued listening
Clear instructions before activities
Simple verbal instructions
Repeat instructions
Processing time
Directed questions
Use signals for when a pupil doesn't understand
Visual aids
Talk partners or study buddy
Scaffolding
Model correct use of language
Talk frames and writing frames
Extra time
Record home learning for them

Examples of Resources and Classroom-Based Provision

Home/school book to record any key information
Visual timetable
Check lists and task lists that pupils can tick off as they work through them.
Word banks/ crib sheets with definitions.

Further Reading

Vocabulary Development - SLCD Pupils.docx

TeamSLCN_Early_Years_toolkit (1).pdf

Useful websites

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I CAN's Talking Point

References:

Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust: What is SLCN?: https://www.hacw.nhs.uk/what-is-slcn/#:~:text=Speech%2C%20language%20and%20communication%20needs,emotions%20and%20using%20language%20socially
I CAN: Common features of SLCN: https://ican.org.uk/i-cans-talking-point/common-features-of-slcn/
Communication Trust: The Communication Commitment - supporting pupils with SLCN: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cl6qNvOZVxM
Team SLCN: Making a Plan for SLCN in your setting: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1mGJWriqGQ28FKSspXHzvrL-1NNvnaKys/view?usp=sharing
St Martin's Areas of need QFT checklist: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/16SamvYGDzL7eCB7229gGY0IjCqlrKXxiXtcu1bVlv-M/edit?usp=sharing
St Martin's QFT - Universal Provision: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1lx4pRBu6vq1-eUj19J0fof4u40X9mHOFD30fX3S00og/edit?usp=sharing

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