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The Cost to Society of Poor Communication

The Cost to Society of Poor Communication Mary Hartshorne – Head of Expert Advisory Services, I CAN. The Cost to the Nation of Children’s Poor Communication October 2006. Prevalence - 10% of children and young people with speech, language and communication needs (SLCN)

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The Cost to Society of Poor Communication

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  1. The Cost to Society of Poor Communication Mary Hartshorne – Head of Expert Advisory Services, I CAN

  2. The Cost to the Nation of Children’s Poor Communication October 2006 • Prevalence • - 10% of children and young people with speech, language and communication needs (SLCN) • - 5-7% with specific speech and language difficulties • - upwards of 50% of children with poor language skills on school entry in some areas of the UK

  3. Language: a foundation life-skill Wider range of life chances Like and stay at school Positive self esteem Friendships & acceptance Academic success Manage behaviour Problem-solve Social skills Literacy skills Language skills

  4. Impact of Speech, Language and Communication Needs (SLCN): on the child/young person • Speech, language and communication skills impact on • - Literacy development • - Academic achievement • - Social relationships and personal skills • - Self esteem and confidence • - Emotional regulation and behaviour • Longer term impact on • - Employability • - Social inclusion • - Life chances

  5. Cost of Speech, Language and Communication Needs (SLCN): to the nation • What employers want • Actual costs • NEET (Not in Education, Employment or Training • at 16 – 18) • - England 10% • - Highest in areas of social deprivation

  6. What we know can make a difference • Central role for communication • Skilled and confident carers • Focused early intervention programmes • Integrated approaches • Skilled and confident workforce

  7. Recent initiatives • The Bercow Review www.dfes.gov.uk/bercowreview • Inclusion Development Programme (IDP) • The Communication Trust www.thecommunicationtrust.org • - Speech, Language and Communication Framework (SLCF)

  8. I CAN The Children’s Communication Charity www.ican.org.uk • Influencing and awareness-raising • I CAN Talk series – discussion papers • Direct Services • schools • training • consultancy and outreach • Programmes and resources • Information www.talkingpoint.org.uk

  9. The Cost to Society of Children’s Poor Communication Mary Hartshorne – Head of Expert Advisory Services, I CAN mhartshorne@ican.org.uk

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