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NAPLIC 2012 Conference papers now available free online

Papers and presentations from our most recent conference “Communication Supportive Environments”, are now available as free downloads from our website. They will remain free until June 29th 2012, thereafter they will be transferred to our archive and will be available for purchase.

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I CAN seek licensed Talk Boost tutors

I CAN, the children’s communication charity, are inviting applications to become a Licensed Talk Boost Tutor. Talk Boost is a new targeted and evidenced-based intervention which supports language delayed children in Reception and Key Stage 1 to make significant progress with their communication skills.

The first open Talk Boost Licensed Tutor Training is on 31 May in London.

For more information on becoming a Talk Boost Licensed Tutor click here.

The Communication Trust's new film Sentence Trouble is released

Don’t miss The Communication Trust’s exciting new film Sentence Trouble, which has now launched. This ten minute film makes a strong case for better communication skills within the youth justice workforce and includes the views of leading experts and practitioners.

With over 60% of young people in the youth justice system having speech, language and communication needs, it is vital that lawyers, secure estate staff, magistrates and the police are able to recognise SLCN and reflect on their own communication skills.

Professional development from Sheffield and Birmingham Universities

Professional development masters level programme in Speech and Language Difficulties, University of Birmingham

The annual SEN support scholarship programme will provide up to £2,000 each to boost the skills of talented teaching assistants and school staff who work with children with SEND. The scholarship programme will fund 50 per cent of the total course costs – up to a ceiling of £2,000 each. It will fund staff to take a wider range of degree-level equivalent qualifications and specialist diplomas in specific impairments.

NAPLIC Conference 2012 update

Conference 2012 has now taken place, it was good to meet up with old friends and see new faces. The presentations as usual provided a great forum for discussion and learning more about Communication Supportive Environments. In this time of change it was heartening to hear about the good work that continues to occur and to compare notes about the changing face of our working practices.

The presentations will be available free of charge, in the near future and until the end of June, when they will be transferred to our documents library.

Final programme for the NAPLIC 2012 conference now available

Our final booking day for the NAPLIC 2012 conference is Tuesday 10th April.

This year's 2012 AGM and Conference is 'Communication Supportive Environments: What makes the difference for children and young people with SLCN?'

Our final programme for the conference has now been released.

The conference is a one day event and will be held on Saturday 21st April 2012 at the Lakeside Centre at Birmingham's Aston University.

Early booking rate extended for NAPLIC's Conference and AGM 2012

We have extended the early booking rate closing date for the NAPLIC 2012 conference until Monday 20th February.

Early member booking rates for the 2012 conference are held at the 2010 price of just £95 while the non-member's early booking is just £150.

This year's 2012 AGM and Conference is 'Communication Supportive Environments: What makes the difference for children and young people with SLCN?'

NASEN Live at the Reebok Stadium Bolton 23rd and 24th May 2012

This dedicated event in the North of England is aimed at professionals working in special education.

On offer is a comprehensive seminar programme giving delegates the opportunity to listen to authoritative speakers from the field of special educational needs and disability, on a wide range of subjects relating to both policy and practice.

NASEN Live also incorporates a free-to-enter two day exhibition with over 60 exhibitors displaying their products and resources.

Online booking now open for NAPLIC's Conference & AGM 2012

The title of this year's 2012 AGM and Conference is 'Communication Supportive Environments: What makes the difference for children and young people with SLCN?'

This year's one day conference will be held on Saturday 21st April 2012 at the Lakeside Centre at Birmingham's Aston University.

Early member booking rates (prior to 31.1.12) for the 2012 conference are held at the 2010 price of just £95 while the non-member's early booking is just £150.

Children’s Language and Communication Needs: Evaluating Intervention and Provision in Schools

The University of Sheffield
Saturday 15th October 2011, 9.45am - 3.30pm
Delegate Fee £55

This conference aims to

  • Consider children with SLCN within the context of the 2011 green paper on SEN
  • Explore processes for evaluating impact and outcomes of interventions, educational programmes and provisions for children with SLCN

The conference will be of interest for

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