Talking Point

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Talking Point is a website all about children's speech, language and communication. It is designed for parents, people that work with children, and children and young people themselves. It contains everything you need to know about supporting children's speech and language development. Some children … [Read more...]

Raa Raa the Noisy Lion

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We are making some noise for Raa Raa the Noisy Lion! This quality television programme is designed for 2-4 year olds and is airing on CBeebies every weekday at 3.30pm and on CBeebies iPlayer.                                                                The … [Read more...]

Summer Talk Toolkit

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The Summer Talk Tool Kit, is a great new resource from the Hello campaign, chock full of ideas, games and suggestions to get you talking this summer.  Check out Fink’s ideas for Museum Fun!  Museum fun – question ideas to start a conversation with your children.  Zoo fun! – help your … [Read more...]

Summing up the Week

We are almost half way through August, and this week has seen lots more activity in support of the Hello campaign Here is a rundown of this week’s activity, all in one place! Why communication matters; Keep talking even when you are away; Other ways of speaking; Brilliant games and ideas … [Read more...]

The Find Out Something New Challenge

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The Big Family Challenge have some great activities for the summer holidays.  There are great competitions and prizes on offer too.  This challenge is perfect to get your family talking. The Find Out Something New Challenge Good communication skills are essential for children to reach their potential.  … [Read more...]

The Talk Gym for Teenagers

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We are passionate about talking teenagers so we are over the moon to tell you about a new facebook app from BT. Talk Gym, a new resource from BT, to help young people aged 14-19 to develop their communication skills. Talk Gym is available at www.bt.com/talkgym and is also beneficial for parents and … [Read more...]

Getting you Equipped for the Summer Time

Getting you equipped for the summer time – from Andrew Ball, Campaign Director for the Hello campaign, and father of Archie (aged 3). I hope everyone is enjoying the barmy summer – not all that barmy in the weather sense sadly (which is clearly a disappointment to everyone) but barmy in the way … [Read more...]

Other Ways of Speaking

This month we are continuing our support of the Hello campaign in their goal to make communication for all children and young people a priority in homes and schools across the UK so that they can live life to the full.  Being able to communicate is the most important skill we need in life.  Almost … [Read more...]

Awarded Finalist in ‘Britain’s Top Real Role Model’ Awards

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In the recent Britain’s Top Real Role Model campaign, judged by successful business women; Pineapple CEO, Debbie Moore, OBE and Amway UK Business Ambassador Claire Young, it was announced that I was chosen as a finalist! I am so delighted to have been nominated for this award, which is championed … [Read more...]

Communicating on the Move

Keep talking when you are away from home. Sometimes we blame modern technology for getting in the way of family conversation but today Erica Douglas shows us how she uses it to her advantage when she is away from home. "Communicating on the Move" My daughter’s five and while I don’t have to … [Read more...]