Including young people with speech and language impairments in secondary school

In every secondary school, teachers work with pupils who have speech, language and communication difficulties recognising and supporting the pupils’ language and communication and associated learning difficulties. This Guide aims to support and extend effective practice, drawing upon experience in schools, the literature (see reference list in Appendices) and publications by Afasic.

The Guide is in two parts:

Part A is intended for subject teachers and support for learning teachers in secondary schools, to alert them to the difficulties faced by some of their pupils, and to suggest ways of making the curriculum more accessible to them.

Part B provides a set of related materials for use by specialists delivering training within dedicated CPD time for groups of teachers in secondary schools.

Afasic was founded in 1968 as a parent-led organisation to help children and young people with speech and language impairments and their families. They provide information and training for parents and professionals and produce a range of publications. Members meet in local groups in many areas of the UK.