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Spoken language plays a critical role in literacy development — from early phonics and decoding to later reading comprehension. Children with poor language skills are at high risk of reading difficulties, but identifying and supporting these needs early can make a real difference.

Laisterdyke Leadership Academy introduced News Hackers to support KS3 students with speech, language and communication needs. Using current events as a springboard for discussion, the programme helped students build confidence, improve comprehension and engage more with the world around them. Flexible and easy to use, News Hackers has become a valuable part of the school’s inclusive, language-focused approach.

Learn talk to children to support their language development with ten top tips for talking to children and ten more for talking to children struggling to learn language.

Download 'Talking Games to Try at Home' and boost children's communication skills with fun speech and language activities over the holidays