Communicate SLT CIC

29/07/2026

Play - the important thing you will do today?

Whether it's playing peep, building with blocks, creating imaginary worlds, playing shops or taking turns in a board game... everyday play provides countless opportunities for children to develop their speech, language and communication skills.

Through play, children learn to:
• Connect with others
• Listen and take turns.
• Understand and use new vocabulary.
• Express their thoughts, ideas and feelings.
• Develop problem-solving and storytelling skills.
• Build confidence in communicating with others.

The best part? You don't need expensive toys or carefully planned activities. Following your child's lead, talking about what they're doing and enjoying time together can make a meaningful difference.

This summer, try setting aside a little time each day for child-led play. Those everyday moments are where communication grows.

At Communicate SLT CIC, we're passionate about supporting families and professionals to create communication-rich environments where every child has the opportunity to thrive.

How do you encourage communication through play at home, in the classroom or in your setting? We'd love to hear your ideas.

17/07/2026

Sorry for late share...

Need a Quick Chat with a Speech and Language Therapist? 💬

Whether you're wondering if your child might benefit from support, looking for advice, or simply want to find out more about our service, we're here to help

So we're offering a limited number of 15-minute 1:1 chat sessions with two of our Speech and Language Therapists!

📅 Thursday 16th July │Chat with Roslyn Richards
🌐 Book Here │ https://shorturl.at/AFv3u

📅 Friday 17th July │Chat with Emma Gannon
🌐 Book Here │ https://shorturl.at/DhkDR

These informal conversations are a chance to ask questions, discuss any concerns, and find out what support might look like

Can't make these dates or times? No problem! Just get in touch and we'll do our best to arrange another time that works for you

📞 0114 704 0669
🌐 www.thrivemyway.co.uk

14/07/2026

For Speech and Language Therapists and other professionals out there - 6pm IK time BTW

RADLD FUNDRAISER: Don't miss this opportunity to support global DLD advocacy and awareness! Register now for the 2026 Dorothy Bishop Lecture with Professor Chantal Desmarais.

Tuesday 6th October from 12:00pm - 1:00pm Canada (EST) time | Online via Zoom (options for Live or post-recorded access).

https://events.humanitix.com/the-2026-dorothy-bishop-lecture-with-professor-chantal-desmarais

Developmental Language Disorder (DLD) affects learning, relationships, and wellbeing across the lifespan. At adolescence, cognitive and social demands increase, an aspect of development that must be integrated in planning intervention. This presentation explores how language abilities relate to adolescents’ development of self-knowledge, a foundation for self-determination. It focusses on school-based interventions that treat language as a target of intervention while adding the notion of language as a tool for self-understanding. Working with school personnel, adolescents engage in activities that build communication and reflection skills. Supporting language in everyday settings and with familiar partners offers a promising pathway to strengthen self-knowledge, participation, and autonomy in young people with DLD.

08/07/2026

Looking for a rewarding new opportunity?

Bring your skills to a team that transforms lives through communication support, helping individuals find their voice and achieve their full potential.

Find out more here... https://communicate-slt.org.uk/current-vacancies/

06/07/2026

Love these support goals - make magical memories this summer everyone😁

Play is central to children's learning, development and wellbeing. Through play, children build confidence, creativity, problem-solving skills and meaningful connections with others. Summer provides the perfect opportunity to embrace spontaneous, joyful and unhurried play both indoors and outdoors.

Developed by PlayBoard Northern Ireland, the Summer of Play Challenge encourages children to get outdoors, explore their surroundings, be active, use their imagination and engage in child-led experiences.

Find out more here: https://www.playboard.org/resources/summer-of-play-challenge/

06/07/2026

Looking for SEND advice and support in Lancashire?

📣 Here are all the places you can catch SENDIAS this week offering advice, information and support to families of children and young people with SEND. 💙

As part of the Lancashire SEND Partnership, SENDIAS provides free, impartial support for parent carers, children and young people.

If you have questions about SEND support, education, EHCPs or services available in Lancashire, pop along and have a chat with the team 👋

06/07/2026

Help your ones find their voice, their way with these universal strategies...

06/07/2026

📢 Let's Talk: Emotionally Based School Avoidance (EBSA)

Is your child becoming increasingly anxious about school? Are mornings becoming a struggle, or are you worried their attendance is being affected?

Join us for our next Let's Talk session, where we'll be exploring Emotionally Based School Avoidance (EBSA).

During this free online session we'll cover:

💙 What EBSA is
💙 The early signs to look out for
💙 Support available at the earliest stages
💙 Practical steps you can take if concerns become more serious
💙 How and when to use the EBSA Toolkit

Whether you're just starting to notice changes or you're already navigating these challenges, this session aims to provide practical information, reassurance and signposting to help you support your child.

Choose a free online session that suits you:

8th July at 9.30am
8th July at 7pm
9th July at 2pm

🎟️ Book your free place here: https://www.eventbrite.com/cc/lets-talk-emotionally-based-school-avoidance-eb-4853195

Please share with any parent carers who may find this helpful.

26/06/2026

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15/04/2026

Congratulations Community First Blackpool, Wyre & Fylde on your new look, and all the fabulous work you do across the Fylde Coast.

Borrow it / Love you loan and learn project. Looking forward to seeing the new 'Do It Hub' in South Shore opening and being a huge success.

Welcome to Community First Blackpool, Wyre & Fylde – where people and communities find the support they need to move from challenge to opportunity. We believe that everyone deserves access to safety, wellbeing, a voice, and a vision for the future.