Communication is a fundamental life-skill – it is the way we learn, make friends and have successful life outcomes. It is still generally assumed that most development of speech and language happens in the early years. However development continues for all children and young people throughout school, adolescence and into adulthood.
Around 10 per cent of students in secondary school have long-term, persistent speech, language and communication needs which hinder their ability to engage with education.
In addition, there are a large number of students, up to 50 per cent in some areas, with poor communication skills. This may have a negative impact on their ability to process information, organise narrative, understand and use vocabulary, or have appropriate social skills.
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