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Black Sheep Press Ltd

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Publisher of speech and language resources for teachers, speech therapists/pathologists and parents

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Speech and Language UK @speechandlanguk.bsky.social · 28/08/2025
"Claiming there is an ‘over-diagnosis’ of our children is a cheap, unchecked attempt to grab a headline." In reality, thousands of families face record waits in a system that makes getting support very difficult. Read our response to Policy Exchange's Out of Control report⬇️ bit.ly/47jXHkQ
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Speech and Language UK: Policy Exchange’s Out of Control report would strip children of an education and put families out of work
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Black Sheep Press Ltd @blacksheeppress.bsky.social · 27/08/2025
Looking for an overview of how Black Sheep Press resources can support speech and language therapy? Our Guide is here to help. Perfect for the new term. The guide is FREE to download. 

Download now: www.blacksheeppress.co.uk/wp-content/u... #DLD #devlangdis #senco
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Black Sheep Press Ltd @blacksheeppress.bsky.social · 07/08/2025
Suze Leitao and her team have explored the development of expressive narrative using Peter and the Cat. Their research provides a valuable reference dataset to guide goal setting and therapy planning. www.blacksheeppress.co.uk/product/narr.... www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.....
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Black Sheep Press Ltd @blacksheeppress.bsky.social · 06/08/2025
Research highlights the value of using Peter and the Cat to explore the development of expressive narrative in English speaking children aged 5–7. If you're using Peter and the Cat in your setting, this research is a must read... . #DevLangDis @suze-freogirl.bsky.social
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Suze @suze-freogirl.bsky.social · 04/08/2025
FINALLY OUT in #IJSLP www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.... Narrative production in English speaking children aged 5–7 years with typical language development and developmental language disorder: Development of a reference data set #DevLangDis @blacksheeppress.bsky.social @samueldcalder.bsky.social
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Narrative production in English speaking children aged 5–7 years with typical language development and developmental language disorder: Development of a reference data set
We explored the development of expressive narrative using Peter and the Cat. We aimed to support clinicians to capture information about functional language use by providing a reference data set to...
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Black Sheep Press Ltd @blacksheeppress.bsky.social · 10/06/2025
Jamie Oliver is tackling how the education system is failing dyslexic. Awareness is the first step, and even if this is only the beginning of the revolution, it’s well overdue ... www.facebook.com/reel/9335269... www.jamieoliver.com/we-need-to-t... #ComeOnBridget #campainfordyslexia
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339K views · 9K reactions | Did you know out of 100 kids, at least 10 are dyslexic, but only 2 are diagnosed at school...early identification changes lives. Without it, kids struggle with confidence, ...
Did you know out of 100 kids, at least 10 are dyslexic, but only 2 are diagnosed at school...early identification changes lives. Without it, kids struggle with confidence, self-esteem, and anxiety....
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Black Sheep Press Ltd @blacksheeppress.bsky.social · 09/06/2025
Speech & Language Professionals have been championing narrative support for years, and Black Sheep Press has been right there with them! Take a look at some of our resources ... www.blacksheeppress.co.uk #SLT #NarrativeSupport #SpeechAndLanguageResources www.tes.com/magazine/tea...
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Why oral language is the key to learning to write
Building children’s oral language, along with their motor skills, will make the challenge of learning to write less intimidating, explains Julian Grenier
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Nikki Botting @profnikkibotting.bsky.social · 02/06/2025
Still some places left at #NDAS2025 conference - £65 and £55 for students including lunch and wine reception! Fab keynote speakers on #neurodivergence and #school Parallel sessions on #neurodiversity / #neurodevelopment and #autism #cognition #methology #sleep #mentalhealth #widerexperiences
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Black Sheep Press Ltd @blacksheeppress.bsky.social · 08/05/2025
Around 2 million children in the UK struggle with speech and language - a shocking 35% rise over three years. Great it is getting some coverage ...
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Black Sheep Press Ltd @blacksheeppress.bsky.social · 28/04/2025
OFFER - Just one day to go!!!! Our new Auditory Memory Resource has been extremely popular! If you haven’t downloaded it yet, get 15% discount as a special offer. Don’t miss out —download now using the code: AM1525 (Offer ends 29th April) #DLD, #auditoryprocessing #audtorymemory
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Black Sheep Press Ltd @blacksheeppress.bsky.social · 07/04/2025
Check out our Auditory Memory Pack Our popular pack for children aged 4 –11 years has been fully updated! Games and activities aimed at enhancing auditory memory, attention, and listening skills. Find out more: www.blacksheeppress.co.uk/whats-new/ #SLT, #auditoryprocessing, #memory
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Speech and Language UK @speechandlanguk.bsky.social · 03/04/2025
The new report from @thenfer.bsky.social proposes some recommendations to support early skill development🐣 We think the Government should take these on board and renew funding for the Early Years Professional Development Programme🗣
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RADLD-Raising Awareness for Developmental Language Disorder @radld.bsky.social · 25/02/2025
Frankie is an incredible artist. You'll see some of her work in this video. Frankie also has DLD (Developmental Language Disorder) and dyslexia. Frankie has a strong message for us. For young people with DLD, she suggests 'Surround yourself with people who get you.' www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z8vg...
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Frankie's story: A lived experience of Developmental Language Disorder (DLD)
YouTube video by RADLD
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speechbite.bsky.social @speechbite.bsky.social · 17/02/2025
The most clicked-on article from the January @speechbite.bsky.social newsletter was a systematic review looking at gestalt language processing and natural language acquisition bit.ly/4i45Eg9 It's open access! #SLPeeps #SLP2B #SLT #bskySPEECHIES
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Black Sheep Press Ltd @blacksheeppress.bsky.social · 13/02/2025
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Some pupils in England less likely to have special needs identified, study shows
Research by Education Policy Institute highlights groups it says are at greater risk of missing out on Send support
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NAPLIC @naplic.bsky.social · 24/01/2025
Dr Hannah Harvey from Birmingham City University. With families of children with DLD. ‘Exploring diagnostic procedures in the UK, including enabling and obstructive factors’ Birmingham, 29/3 #NAPLIC25 #DevLangDis naplic.org.uk/conferences Speaker bio: bcu.ac.uk/research/our-people/f-i/hannah-harvey
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Black Sheep Press Ltd @blacksheeppress.bsky.social · 20/01/2025
Introducing NEW Initial ch Sound Stories! Perfect for children with sound production difficulties focusing on the /ch/ initial sound. Fun stories, activities & games that encourage sound production & keep learning enjoyable. www.blacksheeppress.co.uk/product/ch-i... #DLD, #SLT #Phonics
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ch Initial Sound Stories – Stories for sound production - Black Sheep Press
Illustrated stories, featuring /sh/ initial, providing a high frequency of targeted final speech sounds for production work.
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Black Sheep Press Ltd @blacksheeppress.bsky.social · 09/01/2025
What we know and don’t know about dyslexia and how teachers can help.
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Black Sheep Press Ltd @blacksheeppress.bsky.social · 06/01/2025
www.theguardian.com/education/20... John Wright highlights three improvements that parents and professionals should fight for with regard to the process for obtaining EHCPs for children
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A plan for better special needs assessment | Letter
Letter: John Wright highlights three improvements that parents and professionals should fight for with regard to the process for obtaining EHCPs for children
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NAPLIC @naplic.bsky.social · 05/01/2025
People with DLD, researchers & practitioners, let's make 2025 a big year for Developmental Language Disorder! We all have a role to play. Post, share, like and comment so we can share knowledge, build networks and raise awareness. #DevLangDis
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Black Sheep Press Ltd @blacksheeppress.bsky.social · 19/12/2024
To all our wonderful customers and contributors, thank you so much for your support this year. Wishing you Season's Greetings and good health and happiness in 2025. Don't forget to download your Christmas-themed picture resource! FREE when you spend £10 on any other BSP Resource! #DLD , #SLT, #SLP
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Dr Shaun Ziegenfusz @shaunziegenfusz.bsky.social · 19/12/2024
I kicked off my post-PhD podcasting by interviewing @bronwynhemsley.bsky.social & @carolinebowen.bsky.social on their recent systematic review about Gestalt Language processing (GLP) and Natural Language Acquisition (NLA).
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Black Sheep Press Ltd @blacksheeppress.bsky.social · 09/12/2024
Welcome to this year's Black Sheep Press Christmas Freebie - available FREE when you spend £10 on any other Black Sheep Press Resource!! Get yours today www.blacksheeppress.co.uk/whats-new/ #speechies, #Speechandlanguage, #concepts
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Word Aware @wordaware.bsky.social · 09/12/2024
Question for UK Speech and Language Therapy services. How is the recruitment situation now compared to last year?
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Black Sheep Press Ltd @blacksheeppress.bsky.social · 05/12/2024
It must be nearly Christmas because... the Black Sheep Press Christmas Freebie 2024 is here! Charming picture resource illustrating basic concepts, suitable for children aged 4–7. Get yours www.blacksheeppress.co.uk/whats-new/
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Stay updated on speech therapy activities & more - Black Sheep Press
Stay up to date with what's going on at Black Sheep Press from our social channels and latest articles on speech therapy activities, EAL resources and more.
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Black Sheep Press Ltd @blacksheeppress.bsky.social · 29/11/2024
On the 27th of January, parliament will debate increasing funding for Speech and language therapy for children who desperately need it. Well done to all those who have brought this another step closer ... #InvestInSLT. www.itv.com/news/central...
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Simon Fisher @profsimonfisher.bsky.social · 21/11/2024
Our paper out today in @naturehumbehav.bsky.social integrates data from large-scale genome scans of dyslexia & rhythm skills, as a novel way to investigate biological overlaps between human traits related to language & musicality. Co-led by Reyna Gordon (Vanderbilt). 🧪 www.nature.com/articles/s41...
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The shared genetic architecture and evolution of human language and musical rhythm - Nature Human Behaviour
Using a battery of statistical tools, Alagöz et al. examine the genetic overlap between dyslexia and rhythm impairment and shed light on how the genome influences the neural bases of human language an...
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Black Sheep Press Ltd @blacksheeppress.bsky.social · 21/11/2024
Thanks to @spcialndsjungle.bsky.social and @speechandlanguk.bsky.social for the reminder of the wonderful video… Darcie’s story www.YouTube.com/watch?v=38ur...
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Darcie's story - a video about Developmental Language Disorder (DLD) #2in30
Developmental Language Disorder (DLD) is a lifelong condition affecting 2 children in every average classroom of 30 in the UK. Take action now: https:///www.speechandlanguage.org.uk/dld Support more children like Darcie: https://donate.speechandlanguage.org.uk/Darcie/~my-donation #2in30 #DLD #DevLangDis #DevelopmentalLanguageDisorder
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Special Needs Jungle @spcialndsjungle.bsky.social · 15/11/2024
NEW POST: Raising awareness of Developmental Language Disorder to get better access to support. Our article today is from Speech & Language Adviser, Amy Loxley of new SNJ columnists, charity Speech and Language UK www.specialneedsjungle.com/awareness-de... #DLD
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Raising awareness of Developmental Language Disorder to get better access to support - Special Needs Jungle
Raising awareness of Developmental Language Disorder to get better access to support. Our article from columnists Speech & Language UK
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Black Sheep Press Ltd @blacksheeppress.bsky.social · 19/11/2024
Great information on signs of DLD and strategies to support ...
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Black Sheep Press Ltd @blacksheeppress.bsky.social · 19/11/2024
Happy to be on Bluesky… follow us to find out more about special offers, freebies and new products ... #dld #SLT #SLP
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