Debra Myhill ‘Talking Matters’ slides and recording
Professor Debra Myhill from Exeter University presented (via Zoom) on 28th September 2020. Her talk specifically addressed the role of talk in the classroom, so will be of interest to those developing students' oracy as well as those who work with students with speech, language and communication Read More
Service responses to COVID-19: CPD ‘Quick Flick’
NAPLIC committee member, Sarah Earl has provided a quick summary of the speakers who presented on 11/7/20 about how Speech and Language Therapy and SLCN Specialist Teacher services are responding to the new working arrangements. It covers topics from use of AAC in Early Years, to teletherapy, Read More
Government funding available for TA-run spoken language intervention for Reception children
Today the government announced that they will be providing £9 million funding to train Teaching Assistants to run the Nuffield Early Language Intervention (NELI) Programme. NELI is an evidenced based small group intervention targeting spoken language. Read about NELI here. Read today's government announcement Read More
Evolving practice to support children and young people with SLCN during the pandemic
An online CPD event with eight speakers presenting lightning talks was held on 11/7/20. Together the presenters showed the diversity of the approaches that speech and language therapists and SLCN specialist teachers are using to respond to the pandemic. Also the NAPLIC AGM at the end.
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NAPLIC Summer Newsletter now available online
The NAPLIC Summer 2020 Newsletter is now available to read free online for all NAPLIC members.
This issue includes:
- Government publications
- Book reviews
- Conference 2020 review
- And much more...
Members can log Read More
NAPLIC 2020 online conference summary
Saturday March 21st saw the first ever NAPLIC online conference. This was thrust upon us by circumstances, and although a very different experience it was amazingly successful.
All of our speakers had pre-recorded their talks. This was a safety measure Read More
NAPLIC conference 2020 will now be livestreamed
The NAPLIC committee decided on Thursday 12th March to transfer our conference on March 21st online. Instead of meeting in Sheffield, we will livestream the event.
Details of how to access the livestream conference won't be available until Wednesday 18 March. If Read More
NAPLIC Spring 2020 Newsletter now available online
The NAPLIC Spring 2020 Newsletter is now available to read free online for all NAPLIC members.
This issue includes:
- Updates on recent developments in SLCN
- Research reports
- Specialist teacher summit report
- Book reviews
- And much more...
Oracy All Party Parliamentary Group Inquiry restarted
The Oracy All Party Parliamentary Group Inquiry is now re-started. This is your chance to have shape the future of speaking and listening in the classroom.
Submit your view, or encourage others to do so.
NAPLIC Autumn 2019 Newsletter now available online
The NAPLIC Autumn 2019 Newsletter is now available to read free online for all NAPLIC members.
This issue includes:
- SLCN update
- DLD Day 2019
- Book review
- Conference 2020
- And much more...
Members can Read More
NAPLIC Conference 2020
The 2020 NAPLIC conference will be held on Saturday 21st March in Sheffield with a theme of "Developmental Language Disorder: moving forward together".
Once again we have outstanding and inspiring speakers who will be sharing their knowledge about DLD and wider Read More
Raising Awareness of Developmental Language Disorder
October 18th is fast approaching, and we are extremely pleased that so many members are planning a creative range of activities and events right across the UK. Together we can raise awareness of this hidden condition.
Get involved in raising awareness Read More
Oracy APPG
After consulting with NAPLIC members, the committee recently submitted a summary of views to the All Party Parliamentary Group for Oracy. You may read the full response here. Thank you to committee member John Parrott for collating views, and to all of our members who sent Read More
NAPLIC Summer 2019 Newsletter now available online
The NAPLIC Summer 2019 Newsletter is now available to read free online for all NAPLIC members.
This issue includes:
- Letter from the Chair
- Treasurer’s Notes
- Update on Recent Developments in SLCN
- Summary of Government Publications
- Book Reviews
- In the Journals
- And Read More
NAPLIC 2019 conference summary
Developmental Language Disorder (DLD) is a relatively new term, but it is very common with approximately two students in every mainstream classroom presenting with this condition. Most simply, DLD is trouble with understanding and / or talking. Recently the NAPLIC annual conference was held with the theme Read More
2019 conference a huge success
The 2019 conference theme 'Growing up with Developmental Language Disorder' was a huge success.
The day was opened by Juliet Wright, a young person with DLD, who very powerfully expressed the experience of being a young person with DLD.
Read MoreNAPLIC launches ‘DLD friendly’ scheme
To support services implement the changes to DLD terminology and criteria NAPLIC has developed the ‘DLD friendly’ scheme.
This is a simple self audit which outlines the general areas of service change. Once submitted and approved the ‘DLD friendly’ logo can Read More
NAPLIC Spring 2019 Newsletter now available online
The NAPLIC Spring 2019 Newsletter is now available to read free online for all NAPLIC members.
This issue includes:
- Letter from the Chair
- Presidential Ponderings
- Treasurer’s Notes
- Update on Recent Developments in SLCN
- Summary of Government Publications
- Advance information for Read More
New information leaflets released for NAPLIC members
The first in a series of information leaflets have just been published by NAPLIC and are available for all NAPLIC members via the Members Area of the website.
These leaflets focus on DLD and are a useful resource for NAPLIC members Read More
Early Bird conference rates extended until 15 February 2019
We are delighted to announce that we have extended the Early Bird rates for NAPLIC's 2019 Conference: "Growing up with DLD"to 15 February 2019.
Hurry - conference places are selling out fast!
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NAPLIC Conference exhibitors announced
The exhibitor list is now available for NAPLIC's annual conference, due to take place on 11th May 2019 at Aston University, Birmingham.
Companies currently exhibiting:
- Bite Publishing
- Black Sheep Press
- Course Beetle
- Elklan
- J & R Press
- Language for Learning
- Rompa/Winslow
- Speechmark
- STASS
- Talking Products
Booking is now open for NAPLIC’s 2019 conference
NAPLIC's 2019 Conference, "Growing up with DLD", will take place on 11th May 2019 at Aston University in Birmingham.
The conference programme has now been announced which can be viewed online. Speakers include Amanda Finer, Billie Lowe, Danielle Matthews, Cristina Read More
NAPLIC Autumn 2018 Newsletter now available online
The NAPLIC Autumn 2018 Newsletter is now available to read free online for all NAPLIC members. This issue includes:- Letter from the Chair
- Presidential Ponderings
- Treasurer’s Notes
- Update on Recent Developments in SLCN
- Summary of Government Publications
- Advance information for Conference 2019
- DLD Day across the country
- Book Reviews Read More
First announcement for NAPLIC’s 2019 conference
The 2019 NAPLIC conference will be entitled "Growing up with DLD" and will take place on 11th May 2019 at the Conference Aston Meeting Suites, Aston University, Birmingham. We are excited to announce the first conference speakers at our NAPLIC 2019 conference who include Danielle Matthews, Cristina McKean and Maxine Read MoreDevelopmental Language Disorder Awareness Day is on October 19th
The second Raising Awareness of Developmental Language Disorder (RADLD) Day will be held on Friday October 19th. NAPLIC is part of the international RADLD consortium, and it looks set to be bigger than last year's amazing event. The 2018 theme is DLDABC. Read More Westminster debate on speech, language and communication needs on July 4th
Rebecca Pow, MP is leading a Westminster Hall debate on Wednesday July 4th. We want MPs to attend so please contact your MP as soon as possible. RCSLT have provided a range of tools to make this easier and quicker. Check them out here. By getting behind the Bercow Read MoreSupport SLCN and sign the Bercow 10 years on petition
Gillian Rudd, from Birmingham City University, has started a petition that asks the government to respond to the Bercow 10 years on recommendations. It is getting close to the required 10,000, so please sign it and ask others to sign the petition. To read more about the Bercow 10 Read MoreNAPLIC Conference 2018
The theme for the 2018 NAPLIC conference was ‘Developmental Language Disorder: Making change happen.’
It started Jean Gross summarising the findings of the Bercow 10 year review which included startling findings about the discrepancies between professionals and parents about how well families are listened Read More
Bercow 10 years on report
The Bercow 10 years on report is now out. The culmination of a year's work by RCSLT and ICAN has resulted in this important report detailing successes and issues for services for children, young people and families affected by SLCN. The website gives full details including recommendations and a call Read More
Newsletter Spring 2018
The latest NAPLIC newsletter is now available online for NAPLIC members. The NAPLIC newsletter is published three times a year and is one of many membership benefits that our NAPLIC members have. This issue features:- SLCN Update
- Government Publications
- Conference Exhibitors
- Talking Matters: clinical report
- and much more!
New report highlights vocabulary gap in students
Oxford University Press have released a report highlighting the vocabulary gap that exists for many students, its impacts, the concerns teachers have and what can be done to close the gap.
Read the full report here: https://global.oup.com/education/content/dictionaries/key-issues/word-gap/
Inclusive Teaching and Learning Through Technology Conference, 24th November 2017
This conference is being held on Friday November 24th at Rainham in outer East London. Download conference flyerNAPLIC Conference 2018
The 2018 conference will be held in either late April or mid-May. The working themes currently are the Bercow 10 Years Review and next steps with Developmental Language Disorders, now that we have a label for the condition. If you have suggestions for speakers you would like to hear then Read More