SLCN advice and guidance

Speech refers to:

• being able to make sounds like ‘k’ and ‘t’ so people can understand what you say
• speaking with a clear voice in a way which makes speech interesting and meaningful
• speaking without hesitating too much or repeating words or sounds

Language refers to:

• knowing and choosing the right words to explain what you mean
• joining words together into sentences, stories and conversations
• m​​aking sense of what people say

Communication refers to:

• being able to consider other people’s point of view
• being able to listen to and look at people when having a conversation
• knowing how to take turns and listen as well as talk
• using language or gestures in different ways, for example, to have conversations or give someone directions
• using and understanding body language and facial expressions, for example, knowing when someone is bored
• knowing how close to stand next to someone