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Developmental Language Disorder (DLD)
 Educational Support

Together for DLD

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Free courses!!

For one month only, you can access DLD Lightning Lessons for both Primary and Secondary ages for free. This offer will end on the 1st November.

Developmental language disorder (DLD) – a hidden challenge

Our Lightning lesson Developmental language disorder (DLD) - a hidden challenge explores what DLD is and how it can be difficult to spot in the classroom. This lesson will build your confidence to identify signs of DLD in the children you support.

DLD: Spotting signs of developmental language disorder

Our Lightning lesson DLD: Spotting signs of developmental language disorder explores the different skills young people need to understand instructions. You will also learn practical ideas to improve how you give instructions in class.
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.

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

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Going further

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Download slides - Intermediate primary slides

 For secondary teachers 

Introductory

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Download slides- Introduction to DLD secondary teacher's handout

Going further

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Download slides - Intermediate secondary slides

 For SENCos 

Introductory

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Download slides- Introduction to DLD SENCos handout

Going further

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Download slides - Intermediate SENCos slides

 For senior leaders 

Introductory

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Download slides- Introduction to DLD senior leader's handout

Going further

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Download slides - Intermediate senior leader's slides

Want to do a quick course? 

This Lightning lesson is part of our paid primary bundle subscription.
So enrol in the course and start learning!

Want to do a quick course? 

This Lightning lesson is part of our paid primary bundle subscription.
So enrol in the course and start learning!

Want to do a quick course? 

This Lightning lesson is part of our paid primary bundle subscription.
So enrol in the course and start learning!

Want to do a quick course? 

This Lightning lesson is part of our paid primary bundle subscription.
So enrol in the course and start learning!

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.