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Evidence suggests that young people want to develop good communication skills for life and readiness for the workplace. They need the ability to get their message across, work in teams and resolve conflict. Communication skills also help young people manage and regulate their emotions.

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75% of children in inner city schools have communication difficulties that impact negatively upon relationships

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60% of young offenders have communication and language difficulties, overcoming this may reduce offending rates

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60% of young offenders have speech, language and communication difficulties, but only in 5% of cases were they identified before the offending began. Many young people with behaviour difficulties have hidden communication difficulties.

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The communication environment in the early years has been identified as being crucial in promoting children’s early development and in reducing the risk of low attainment

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Without the ability to speak, key aspects such as a trade and business would not be able to take place

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Children's vocabulary in low income families is around 1 year behind children in middle income homes at age 5

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Children's vocabulary in low income families is around 1 year behind children in middle income homes at age 5

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Only 6% of young people with speech, language and communication needs get five good GCSEs including English and Maths.

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Only 6% of young people with speech, language and communication needs get five good GCSEs including English and Maths.

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. Children need to have good language skills in order to use their language to learn.Talking is key in supporting and extending children’s thinking and advancing their learning and understanding. The ways in which teachers talk to children can influence learning, memory, understanding and the motivation to learn.

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. Children need to have good language skills in order to use their language to learn.Talking is key in supporting and extending children’s thinking and advancing their learning and understanding. The ways in which teachers talk to children can influence learning, memory, understanding and the motivation to learn.

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2 in 3 language delayed 3 year olds have behaviour problems

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2 in 3 language delayed 3 year olds have behaviour problems

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Reading intervention programmes have shown better results when there is an element included to improve oral language.

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over 1 million children in the UK have long term and persistent speech, language and communication needs

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over 1 million children in the UK have long term and persistent speech, language and communication needs

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Speech transcends writing - if a child cannot properly say something, they are less likely to be able to write it 

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Speech transcends writing - if a child cannot properly say something, they are less likely to be able to write it 

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Often people see clearly the impact of speech, language and communication needs – poor behaviour, poor reading and writing, isolated children, children with low confidence – but they don’t see the underlying cause, poor-understanding and poor use of language and communication.

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Without effective help. 1/3 children with speech/language/communication needs require treatment for mental health problems in adult life.

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poor communication is a risk factor for mental health

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poor communication is a risk factor for mental health

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In areas of poverty, more than half of children start school with delayed language. They may struggle to understand or to make themselves understood, have smaller vocabulary, poor listening and social skills.

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Having difficulties communicating can lead to behavioural issues, the frustration of not getting their message across

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Employers rate communication skills as their HIGHEST PRIORITY. 47% of employers in England report difficulty in finding employees with an appropriate level of oral communication skills.

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Employers rate communication skills as their HIGHEST PRIORITY. 47% of employers in England report difficulty in finding employees with an appropriate level of oral communication skills.

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poor communication skills are a risk factor for mental health

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poor communication skills are a risk factor for mental health

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Only 1/5 of children with speech, language and communication needs reach the expected levels for their age in both English and Maths aged 11. Only 10% get 5 good GCSEs including Eng & Maths.

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Language is the vehicle for learning. It is the means by which teachers teach and children learn. Imagine trying to learn and understand new information without the ability to listen, understand and talk...

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Vocabulary at age 5 is a strong predictor of the qualifications achieved at school leaving age and beyond

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communication forms a secure attachment with the parent which is essential and underpins
learning and developing

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Without the right help, between 50% and 90% of children with persistent communication needs go on to have reading difficulties