Inclusion

DfE to offer earlier speech and language support for 20,000 children

Developmental delays have been a growing issue since the pandemic, with more than 40,000 children waiting over 12 weeks for speech and language therapy as of June 2024

Up to 20,000 more children are set to benefit from earlier targeted support to overcome speech and language challenges before concerns escalate, The Department for Education (DfE) has announced.

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