In this episode of the SEND Network Podcast, guest host Georgie Green is joined by Speech and Language Therapist, Kate Freeman. They discuss the importance of early intervention to support children with speech, language and communication needs. The key areas covered are:

• Signs to look out for to identify SLCN
• What does 'early' really mean?
• What intervention might look like in the classroom
• Key tips to ensure successful interventions

About Kate

Kate is a highly experienced and driven speech and language therapist, author and consultant working with Speech & Language Link and other organisations.

About Speech & Language Link

This episode is sponsored by Speech & Language Link. Speech & Language Link work with schools, MATs, LAs and NHS speech and language therapy teams to help support children with speech, language and communication needs in school, whether that’s through screening tools, intervention materials, guidance, training and support from a therapist-backed help desk.

Check out their SEND Network profile, including all their content, here.

You can find Speech & Language Link intervention tools and packages here.

The SEND Network

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