In this episode of the SEND Network Podcast, Izzy is joined by Speech and Language Therapist, Juliet Leonard. They discuss practical takeaways for supporting children with speech, language and communication needs (or SLCN). 

The key areas covered are: 

• Identifying SLCN 
• Universal approaches  
• Targeted Support 
• And more information about what Speech and Language Link can offer it 

Juliet also answers some of your questions about SLCN in early years and selective mutism.  

About Juliet

Juliet is a speech and language therapist with 24 years experience. After 20 years working for the NHS, she now works for Speech and language link.

More information and resources

This episode is sponsored by Speech and Language Link. Check out their SEND Network profile, including all their content, here.  

• If you want to find out more about identifying and supporting pupils with SLCN in your school, you can watch Speech and Language Link’s webinar here.  
• More information on selective mutism can be found in issue 27 of The Link.

We hope you enjoy this episode! Please do share your thoughts in the comments as well as any other useful resources below!