Flourish Speech and Language Therapy

01/06/2026

I’m pleased to share a podcast I recently contributed to, where I talk about clinical supervision in speech and language therapy.

We explore why supervision matters, what effective supervision actually looks like in practice, and the challenges many clinicians face in accessing it consistently. It’s a topic I feel strongly about, particularly the need to move supervision from something that is “nice to have” to something properly embedded in professional practice.

I hope it adds to the wider conversation about supporting clinicians to deliver safe, reflective, high-quality work.

Link below if you’d like to listen.

All HCPC registered staff are required to have supervision; Libby interviews Rachel Jackson, who is a very experienced clinician but also a very experienced and skilled supervisor. Indeed, she has...

04/05/2026

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24/02/2026

💬 Let’s Talk Tuesday:
Encourage descriptive language during play. Tell your child the colour, size, and texture of objects. It builds vocabulary naturally

24/02/2026

📣 New Government Plans for Specialist Support in Schools

You may have seen news about the Government’s new Schools White Paper and something called “Experts at Hand.”

In simple terms, the plan is to make it easier for schools to access specialists — like speech and language therapists, educational psychologists and SEND experts — without families having to wait for a formal plan first.

The aim is earlier help, less stress for parents, and more support built into everyday school life.

It’s still in the planning stages, but the focus on early, accessible support is a positive step.

17/02/2026

💬 Let’s Talk Tuesday:
Pause and give your child time to respond. Even a few extra seconds can encourage more complex language and confidence in conversation

10/02/2026

💬 Let’s Talk Tuesday:
Play “I Spy” with sounds instead of letters: I spy something that starts with /s/ or /t/. Fun for articulation practice and listening skills

03/02/2026

💬 Let’s Talk Tuesday:
Did you know? Encouraging older children to ask questions is one of the best ways to develop vocabulary and reasoning skills. Try a question-of-the-day challenge

27/01/2026

💬 Let’s Talk Tuesday:
Use everyday routines to build language skills. For example, while cooking, ask your child to describe what they are doing or predict the next step

25/01/2026

Nursery rhymes and somgs are so important for teaching many aspects of early communication. I love this poster for vocabulary, but they also teach rhyme, rhythm, language patterns, prosidy (the melody of speech) and copying (words and actions) as well of the enjoyment of shared interaction with another

13/01/2026

💬 Let’s Talk Tuesday:
Singing rhymes and songs improves memory, rhythm, and speech clarity. Try singing favourite nursery rhymes together—bonus points for silly actions