Developmental Language Disorder
 Educational Support

Did you know that DLD affects approximately 7.6% of all children (two children in every average primary class of 30) in the UK? It’s a lifelong challenge with talking and understanding words, and it affects children and young people’s ability to communicate and learn in everyday life.

Despite how common DLD is, awareness remains low. Many people have never heard of it, and as a result, children and young people with DLD are often misunderstood or misdiagnosed – sometimes seen as having learning difficulties, behavioural issues, or other challenges.

Access our resources to learn what DLD is, how to identify it and how to support children and young people with DLD in the classroom.
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Webinar: You can't see DLD - Spotting hidden speech and language challenges in the classroom

This webinar was held on the 15th of October, 2025. This recording and the accompanying materials will be available till the end of November, 2025. 

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Launching on 17th of October 

The Lightning lesson will become part of our paid primary bundle subscription at the end of November.
It will be a free course until then! So enrol in the course and start learning this Friday! 

Other DLD Resources

The below resources were developed in partnership with Nasen and Whole School SEND and funded by the Department of Education. They are in our previous I CAN branding.

DLD webcast series 

A series of webcasts for different audiences covering what DLD is, how it impacts learning and wellbeing, and how to identify and support children and young people in the classroom.

 For primary teachers 

Introductory

WEBINAR RECORDING  
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Download slides- Introduction to DLD primary teacher's handout

Going further

WEBINAR RECORDING  
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Download slides - Intermediate primary slides

 For secondary teachers 

Introductory

WEBINAR RECORDING  
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Download slides- Introduction to DLD secondary teacher's handout

Going further

WEBINAR RECORDING  
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Download slides - Intermediate secondary slides

 For SENCos 

Introductory

WEBINAR RECORDING  
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Download slides- Introduction to DLD SENCos handout

Going further

WEBINAR RECORDING  
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Download slides - Intermediate SENCos slides

 For senior leaders 

Introductory

WEBINAR RECORDING  
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Download slides- Introduction to DLD senior leader's handout

Going further

WEBINAR RECORDING  
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Download slides - Intermediate senior leader's slides
Create a free account on our Learning Centre to access all our DLD resources including:

  • DLD Lightning Lessons
  • DLD guide
  • DLD summary hand out
  • DLD training slides
  • DLD webcast series