Category Archive for: ‘Supporters’
Dawn House School pupils deliver training to I CAN staff
On Tuesday 11th June, young people from Dawn House School FE department came to London to deliver a training session to I CAN staff about how it feels to have speech, language and communication needs, what they find difficult, strategies that help them and also celebrated their talents. The training session was part of I CAN’s involvement in the Raising …
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Running for I CAN in the Bupa London 10K
A team of 60 runners pounded the streets for I CAN in the BUPA London 10K on the 27th May. It was a glorious day with a buzzing atmosphere and some fantastic cheering from the I CAN stand. We are so grateful to all our runners for their hard work fundraising and training – you should be so proud of …
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Jean Gross, former government Communication Champion, shares concerns about the place of speaking and listening in the future school curriculum
I’m getting worried about what may happen to the teaching of spoken language. It’s great that Ofsted are focusing on how well schools and teachers are promoting good communication skills, but does the average inspector really know what they are looking for? Then there’s the revised primary National Curriculum proposals published by the DfE, which do not have distinct speaking …
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If You’re Happy And You know It!
IF YOU’RE HAPPY AND YOU KNOW IT, CLAP YOUR HANDS! Use this classic children’s song with actions to encourage learning while you play! If you’re happy and you know it, clap your hands. (clap, clap) If you’re happy and you know it, clap your hands. (clap, clap) If you’re happy and you know it, and you really want to …
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I CAN’s 125th Anniversary Therapy Theme Day
In order to celebrate I CAN’s 125th anniversary, the Therapy Department at Dawn House School led a ‘themed day’ which aimed to highlight the achievements of the charity and how pupils’ speech, language and communication needs are supported in school. The day, which involved 37 students from primary age through to year 11, started with a quiz for students about …
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Baa Baa Black Sheep – Make-a-Sheep Activity!
Baa baa black sheep Have you any wool? Yes sir, yes sir Three bags full One for the master and one for the dame And one for the little boy who lives down the lane Baa Baa Black Sheep – Make-a-Sheep! This activity gives children the opportunity to practice using words for various body parts and the materials they are …
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Meath School celebrates 30 years of supporting children’s communication with a tea party during I CAN’s 125 Anniversary Year
Meath School celebrated its 30th Anniversary at a tea party event yesterday (Thursday 23 May). Meath School was opened by I CAN in September 1982 as a non-maintained special school for children with speech, language and communication difficulties. This year is also I CAN’s 125th Birthday and to help celebrate this anniversary, the school invited over 125 guests to the …
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I CAN launches A Chance to Talk Report – Louisa Reeves discusses project legacy
Between 2010 and 2012, I CAN led a project to develop the communication skills of children in primary schools across three levels. A Chance to Talk involved over 8,000 pupils aged 4 -7 across 30 schools in 4 areas of England. These areas all had significant deprivation, but represented a wide demographic range. Today (13 May 2013), we have launched …
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Beverley Hancock runs the London Marathon for I CAN!
Hi, my name is Beverley Hancock and on 21st April 2013, I ran the London Marathon for the charity I CAN. Why did I decide to run this year’s London Marathon? I’m mad? I’m super fit? I do it every year? None of the above, a few reasons really. I remember growing up and watching the London Marathon on a Sunday …
Read MoreDawn House School student wows guests at I CAN’s 125th Anniversary Launch Event
Sam Crowther, a Further Education student at I CAN’s Dawn House School, spoke to over 100 guests at the launch of I CAN’s 125th Anniversary in March. The event also launched the final phase of the Million Lost Voices appeal. Sam gave a moving presentation for five minutes bringing to life how challenging it is to live with a communication …
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