The report from Speech and Language UK calls on the Government to uphold its commitment to fund early interventions within its manifesto, published ahead of the General Election in May, and considers how it can maximise its impact on children.
The charity outlines what it calls ‘four fundamental steps that must be taken now to help children benefit from speech, language and communication interventions, they are:
Jane Harris, Speech and Language UK chief executive, said, ‘1.9 million children in the UK are struggling to talk and understand words right now. It has often felt that there is a disconnect between promises made by past governments and the lived experiences of the public. People need to feel that promises made by the new government will lead to a difference in theirs and their families’ day-to-day lives.
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