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Training, intervention research and resources for Developmental Language Disorder (DLD) and life skills. Part of Moor House School & College and home of the SHAPE CODING system and the WHEEL OF INDEPENDENCE. www.moorhouseinstitute.com

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Moor House Institute @moorhouseinstitute.com · 29/09/2026
Our training for schools is developed by highly specialist speech and language therapists and teachers with decades of experience. It's grounded in real-world practice and available on-demand. Find out more here www.moorhouseinstitute.com/dld-courses/ #SendTraining #DLD #DLDAwareness
A woman sits smiling at a laptop. Text reads On-demand DLD training for SENCOs, teachers, TAs and whole school staff
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Dr Susan Ebbels @susanebbels.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
Very concerned by errors in definitions of key terms in new @departmentforedu.bsky.social training on speech, language & communication www.gov.uk/government/p... 1. speech sound disorders don't include voice quality (@sharynnemcleod.bsky.social & Graham Daniel 2017 misquoted)
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SEND training for schools: speech, language and communication
Training materials on strategies for supporting pupils with speech, language and communication needs in mainstream schools.
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Moor House Institute @moorhouseinstitute.com · 30/06/2026
Thank you to all the MPs who came to the Speech, Language and Communication Alliance Young People's Committee last week, and for doing all you can to raise vital awareness - please share! @jessphillipsmp.bsky.social @saqibbhattimp.bsky.social @thurrockjen.bsky.social @helenhayes.bsky.social
Infographic DLD 1 in 14Signs of DLDSupporting DLD
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Moor House Institute @moorhouseinstitute.com · 09/05/2026
Our very own @suemarr.bsky.social and Hilary, giving their talk on effective oracy strategies for students with #dld at the @naplic.bsky.social conference. Fantastic to be here at #naplic2026
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Moor House Institute @moorhouseinstitute.com · 09/05/2026
As expected, an incredible start to the this year's naplic conference listening to the lived experience of Frankie and Finley. Inspirational doesn't quite cut it! @naplic.bsky.social #naplic2026 #devlangdis
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Dr Susan Ebbels @susanebbels.bsky.social · 08/05/2026
Here is a picture of the mapping exercise I carried out (which shows that about 40% of children who currently meet criteria for EHCPs risk falling through the significant gaps):
Mapping from old SEND "areas of need" to new "areas of development" and "specialist provision packages".
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Dr Susan Ebbels @susanebbels.bsky.social · 08/05/2026
Very pleased to have contributed to this important @tesmagazine.bsky.social article with my main concerns re #SENDreform. Please share. @nasschools.bsky.social @speechandlanguk.bsky.social @naplic.bsky.social @natspec.bsky.social @patoss-dyslexia.bsky.social @acamh.bsky.social @afasic.bsky.social
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Schools face ‘impossible’ SEND support package plans, experts warn
‘Bizarre’ government proposals risk lumping together pupils with vastly different needs, and stripping out mental health support, leaders tell Tes
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Jo Wallinger @jowallinger.bsky.social · 18/02/2026
Thank you for continuing the conversation. My pick of #DevLangDis posts from recent days is this uplifting podcast from @moorhouseinstitute.com www.moorhouseinstitute.com/the-dld-down... exploring how people with #DLD might navigate work, and illustrating key skills they might bring to their team👏
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PODCAST - Moor House Research & Training Institute
Hosted by the Moor House Research & Training Institute, this Podcast explores Developmental Language Disorder, or DLD, a condition which affects 1 in 14, but is still widely misunderstood. We'll disco...
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Moor House Institute @moorhouseinstitute.com · 25/02/2026
More funding, "Experts at Hand", collaboration with specialist settings and training for every teacher. You can read our initial response to the #schoolswhitepaper and #SENDReform consultation here: www.moorhouseinstitute.com/response-to-...
A picture of the Schools White paper on a blue background with the Moor House Research and Training Institute logo and the words "SEND Reforms"
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Moor House Institute @moorhouseinstitute.com · 14/02/2026
The latest episode of the DLD Download is out now. Sue Marr is joined by very special guests to explore how adults with DLD navigate the workplace. www.moorhouseinstitute.com/the-dld-down... #DLD #devlangdis
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NAPLIC @naplic.bsky.social · 13/02/2026
Conference is coming and we have a stellar line up, incluiding @suemarr.bsky.social and Hilary Nicholl from @moorhouseinstitute.com talking about oracy strategies for learners with DLD. www.naplic.org.uk/conference-p... www.naplic.org.uk/conferences/ #DevLangDis
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AFASIC @afasic.bsky.social · 28/01/2026
The Afasic helpline is open Mondays & Wednesdays 10.30am till 4.00pm to discuss difficulties your child may have with speech & language. 0300 666 9410 afasic.org.uk Info@afasic.org.uk afasic.org.uk/the-afasic-h...
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National Association of Special Schools (NASS) @nasschools.bsky.social · 27/01/2026
We’re pleased to share this blog from Sue Marr, Specialist Teacher and Trainer at @moorhouseinstitute.com, explaining why oracy matters for learners with speech and language difficulties, including DLD, and what a stronger focus on spoken language could mean for inclusion and learning in schools.
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Moor House Institute @moorhouseinstitute.com · 26/01/2026
Good to see #DLD featured in the BBC news today. It highlights the importance of early diagnosis for families to access relevant information and support. Don't forget we have FREE resources for parents to help them spot and support DLD. Link in comments 👇🏻 #devlangdis www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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Children's early development at risk with year-long NHS waits
A quarter of the 300,000 children waiting for community NHS care have spent more than a year waiting.
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Moor House Institute @moorhouseinstitute.com · 08/01/2026
Congratulations to our very own Dr Lucy Hughes for a brilliant article about the DLD Research Priorities project in this month's issue of the RCSLT's Bulletin magazine. A great read if you're a subscriber! 👀 Find it on page 50-52.
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Moor House Institute @moorhouseinstitute.com · 01/12/2025
We’ve spent some time digesting the recent Curriculum & Assessment Review and discussing at length its implications for students with DLD, which we'll share in a series of posts over the coming days. First up, oracy! short4url.site/30a3eb #CurriculumReview #OracyMatters #DLD #devlangdis
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Why Oracy Matters for Learners with DLD – Insights from the Curriculum and Assessment Review - Moor House Research & Training Institute
The movement to recognise oracy as a fundamental building block and tool for learning has been steadily growing for a while now. With organisations like Voice 21 leading the way in advocating and advi...
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Moor House Institute @moorhouseinstitute.com · 18/11/2025
Our brand new Podcast, The DLD DownLoaD, is now live! In our first episode, Ollie Riley shares his journey from Moor House School & College to the marathon starting line and beyond. open.spotify.com/episode/5nDf... #dlddownload #devlangdis @radld.bsky.social
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Running the Extra Mile: Life with DLD
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Moor House Institute @moorhouseinstitute.com · 11/11/2025
Something exciting is coming… We’re thrilled to announce the launch of our brand new Podcast, The DLD DownLoaD, exploring all things DLD with the help of some amazing guests. Listen to the teaser now and stay tuned for updates! bit.ly/4hSO7sd #DLDdownload #newpodcast #devlangdis #comingsoon
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The DLD DownLoaD Podcast Trailer
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Moor House Institute @moorhouseinstitute.com · 23/10/2025
In case you missed it, in celebration of #DLDday, we're giving away access to the first webinar in our popular series "Supporting children with DLD in curriculum subjects" This one dives into MATHS➕✖️➖➗🟰 Access here until 17th Nov: training.moorhouseinstitute.com/course/index... #DLD #devlangdis
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Moor House Institute @moorhouseinstitute.com · 17/10/2025
One last #DLDday post from us. A few of us are missing from this shot, but the whole Institute team would like to thank each and every one of you for your support and efforts. Here's to DLD Day 2026! 💜💛🎉 #devlangdis #DLD
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Moor House Institute @moorhouseinstitute.com · 17/10/2025
A big thank you to BBC South East for featuring #DLDDay this morning! It was fantastic to see them highlight the amazing artwork our students have done and help us raise awareness of Developmental Language Disorder (DLD). www.moorhouseschool.co.uk/news/?pid=0&... #devlangdis #dldawareness
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Moor House Institute @moorhouseinstitute.com · 17/10/2025
Brilliant resource from @voice21oracy.bsky.social and @naplic.bsky.social for teachers.
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Moor House Institute @moorhouseinstitute.com · 17/10/2025
🎉 It’s finally here – #DLDday! 💜💛 Today we raise our voices for the 1 in 14 people with Developmental Language Disorder. #YouCantSeeDLD Let’s make the invisible, visible. 💬💡 We're so enjoying seeing everyone's outfits, activities and displays. #dldawareness #devlangdis
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Moor House Institute @moorhouseinstitute.com · 16/10/2025
What a great big step forward. Brilliant @wordaware.bsky.social
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Moor House Institute @moorhouseinstitute.com · 16/10/2025
🚨 It’s DLD Day TOMORROW! 💜💛 To celebrate #DLDday, we're giving away FREE access to our popular CPD webinar: "Supporting children with #DLD to access the maths curriculum"(usually £20). 🕒 Watch until 17th November 👉 training.moorhouseinstitute.com/course/index... #DevLangDis @radld.bsky.social
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Moor House Institute @moorhouseinstitute.com · 14/10/2025
🚨 Only 3 days until #DLDday!💜💛 We were lucky enough to have Abraz Hussain come to speak with our older students about his personal experience of #DLD. Despite challenges, Abraz is a qualified social worker. His key message: 💬 "There’s no shame in asking for help." @radld.bsky.social #devlangdis
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Moor House Institute @moorhouseinstitute.com · 13/10/2025
🚨 Only 4 days until #DLDday! 💜💛 And today is Myth-Busting Monday! As the countdown continues, we've tackled these common misconceptions, and more, in our latest blog 👇 🔗 www.moorhouseinstitute.com/7-myths-abou... #DevLangDis #DLD @radld.bsky.social
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NAPLIC @naplic.bsky.social · 07/10/2025
#DLDday is coming next week, so now is a good time to check out the Developmental Language Disorder starter pack. #DevLangDis go.bsky.app/FMV4dou
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Moor House Institute @moorhouseinstitute.com · 12/10/2025
🚨 Only 5 days until #DLDday! 💜💛 4 simple ways you can help 👇 🎗️🟣Wear purple/yellow on Friday 17th Oct 💡 Learn more about what #DLD is: www.moorhouseinstitute.com/dld/ 🔗 Visit radld.org for posters, colouring sheets and quizzes 📣 Share this! @radld.bsky.social #DevLangDis #YouCantSeeDLD
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RADLD-Raising Awareness for Developmental Language Disorder @radld.bsky.social · 11/10/2025
Even when told about DLD lots of people don't seem to get what it is. And so we asked the experts, people with DLD (Developmental Language Disorder). One young person said DLD was 'trying to learn, but the words won't click.' How do you explain DLD to others? #DLDday #DevLangDis
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Moor House Institute @moorhouseinstitute.com · 11/10/2025
🚨 Only 6 days until #DLDday 💜💛 Today we're sharing @radld.bsky.social ambassador, Shelbi's, brilliant "You can't see DLD" video. We challenge you to share this with one person you think may never have heard of #DLD. #DevLangDis #YouCantSeeDLD #DLDAwareness youtu.be/R7Wd1X-RAek?...
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Moor House Institute @moorhouseinstitute.com · 10/10/2025
🚨 Only 7 days until #DLDday! 💜💛 You can't see DLD... but you can see this incredible display from our amazing students at Moor House School & College who have been exploring this year's theme through a powerful art project. @radld.bsky.social #DevLangDis #YouCantSeeDLD #DLDawareness #DLDMatters
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Moor House Institute @moorhouseinstitute.com · 09/10/2025
💜💛Next Friday, 17th October is #DLD Awareness Day, organised by @radld.bsky.social💛 💜 Tomorrow, we kick off our one-week countdown⏰ Join us every day as we share resources, stories, and action. 📅 Mark your calendar! #DLDday #CouldItBeLanguage #DevLangDis #YouCantSeeDLD #DLDAwareness #DLDMatters
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Moor House Institute @moorhouseinstitute.com · 16/09/2025
Thanks to tireless campaigning and advocacy from people like Siouxsie and Rachel, DLD was mentioned in the parliamentary SEND debate yesterday 🎉 grateful for all those who attended and made often invisible voices heard.
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Moor House Institute @moorhouseinstitute.com · 16/09/2025
We're so proud to have led on this important work to identify the research priorities for DLD, working alongside the RCSLT and an amazing group of contributors. Read more, including either the full report or easy-read version at the link below. rb.gy/y88104
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Top questions for DLD research priorities revealed | RCSLT
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Moor House Institute @moorhouseinstitute.com · 23/07/2025
We're proud to be supporting the campaign for inclusive #oracy education, led by @voice21oracy.bsky.social , as a signatory on this important call for action. Read the Guardian's coverage here: www.theguardian.com/education/20...
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Keir Starmer urged to honour pledge to embed speaking skills in England’s schools
Alastair Campbell and children’s author Michael Rosen among advocates calling for oracy to be in curriculum
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Dr Lucy Hughes @lucyhughesslt.bsky.social · 25/06/2025
And that’s a wrap on our DLD Research Priorities Workshop. Final Top 10 to be revealed very soon… #DevLangDis
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Dr Lucy Hughes @lucyhughesslt.bsky.social · 24/06/2025
Gearing up for our #DevLangDis Questions Workshop in London tomorrow. Watch this space for our final Top 10 Research Priorities for Developmental Language Disorder. @moorhouseinstitute.com, #bskySPEECHIES
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Moor House Institute @moorhouseinstitute.com · 06/06/2025
Our Director, Dr Susan Ebbels, has been in Brazil this week delivering the SHAPE CODING system course at LINFALA 2025. It was also a perfect opportunity to share our new DLD resources, translated into Portuguese. www.moorhouseinstitute.com/dld-resource... #devlangdis #resources
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Moor House Institute @moorhouseinstitute.com · 05/06/2025
In our next DLD Webinar we'll break down the reasons why grammar is so difficult for children with DLD and share practical strategies for supporting the development of grammar. Book now, with a replay available until the end of 2025. www.moorhouseinstitute.com/.../dld-webi... #devlangdis #webinar
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Moor House Institute @moorhouseinstitute.com · 19/05/2025
Open to those who have completed our SHAPE CODING part 1 course, our Practical Applications course provides opportunities for participants to become more confident with the coding to use for intervention in a clinical or educational setting. www.moorhouseinstitute.com/the-shape-co... #shapecoding
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Moor House Institute @moorhouseinstitute.com · 08/05/2025
The next dates for our popular current evidence base course are confirmed and booking is now open. Book your place now bit.ly/3KNYfAe #devlangdis #courses
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Moor House Institute @moorhouseinstitute.com · 02/04/2025
We were delighted to welcome CEO Steve Jamieson & Head of Learning Victoria Harris from the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists to Moor House today to spend time with our fantastic team of SLT’s working across the school, college & research & training institute. #RCSLT #SLT #DevLangDis
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Moor House Institute @moorhouseinstitute.com · 29/03/2025
Such an inspirational young man with DLD, sharing his experience of school, college and work. #naplic25 #devlangdis
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suemarr.bsky.social @suemarr.bsky.social · 29/03/2025
Sharing @moorhouseinstitute.com free resources at #naplic25 conference #devlangdis
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Moor House Institute @moorhouseinstitute.com · 29/03/2025
An entire room of people passionate about raising awareness of DLD. What a great way to spend a Saturday #naplic25 #devlangdis
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NAPLIC @naplic.bsky.social · 29/03/2025
Expert by experience, Tanaya explaining how DLD impacts emotionally, especially when others don't understand. #NAPLIC25 #DevLangDis
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Moor House Institute @moorhouseinstitute.com · 25/03/2025
Open to those who've completed our SHAPE CODING™ part 1 course, our Practical Applications and Part 2 courses provide opportunities to become more confident using the coding in a clinical or educational setting and extend knowledge. www.moorhouseinstitute.com/shape-coding... #courses #devlangdis
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Moor House Institute @moorhouseinstitute.com · 13/03/2025
Last chance to join our popular current evidence course next week. The two-part course (which can be attended separately) aims to update SLTs, and other professionals, on the current evidence base for intervention for school-aged children with DLD. Book your place now bit.ly/3KNYfAe #devlangdis
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Julia Carroll @jelliclecat.bsky.social · 10/03/2025
This thread is so true.
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