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General SLCN information to support parents and carers.
Approximately 10% of all children and young people (CYP) have long-term or persistent speech, language and communications needs (SLCN).
That’s around 2 to 3 pupils in every classroom and the most prevalent special educational need identified by primary schools.
SLCN affects all aspects of communication including:
CYP with SLCN may have difficulty with only one speech, language or communication skill or several.
For further information, watch Identifying SLCN and Creating a Quality Communication Environment on YouTube.