Happy holidays?
Some people love the festive season – the flashing lights, the excitement and anticipation, the parties! For others it’s just hard work with the shopping, cooking and preparations. For some it can be a really stressful time of year. Children with speech, language and communication needs can often find it hard this time of year for lots of different reasons: …
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Meath School pupils share the stage with world-class orchestra
Last night (Thursday 13th December), the Meath School Choir shared the stage with members of the London Chamber Orchestra (LCO) at a special concert in aid of I CAN’s Meath School. The choir opened the event with a carol, accompanied by the London Chamber Orchestra. The candlelit concert in Christ Church, Ottershaw included Bach’s Brandenburg Concerto No.1, No.3 and No.4 …
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Park Hall Talks Secondary Communication by Dr Toby Close
Park Hall Academy has been involved in I CAN’s Secondary Talk programme for several years now. This practical development work has been a central feature of our ambition to improve the life chances of the youngsters in our care. We are acutely aware that intervening early and creating a communication friendly environment will help students have a better chance of tackling …
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‘The Red Wot Was Fez’ – Guest Post by The Friends of Dawn House
On Friday 30th November, The Friends of Dawn House ventured into Sheffield for our first offsite fundraising event at ‘The Blue Shed’. The venue, owned by Matthew and Jennifer Dronfield (who have two children at Dawn House), is a cleverly converted warehouse, boasting a bar, dining space and multi level performance area for arts, music and drama. Guests were treated …
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Guest blog from Lisa and Tracey at Talking Tots: Turn a white Christmas into a fun communication opportunity
For most of us, snow loses its appeal somewhere around the time when we have to pay for central heating and commute to jobs in the morning. When it snows in Britain – even the lightest flurry – the trains are cancelled, the motorways grind to a halt and the house becomes impossible to keep warm. But seeing snow through …
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Great Britsh Bake Off contestant shares recipe for a Mad Chatter’s Tea Party
Cathryn Dresser, the fabulous contestant from this summer’s Great British Bake Off (BBC Two), kindly shared with us her recipe for a delicious Toffee Apple Tray Bake in celebration of Mad Chatter’s Tea Parties happening across the country for Chatterbox Challenge 2013. Remember, cooking is a fantastic activity to do with your little ones. They can learn and practice a whole …
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I CAN celebrations after Shine a Light Awards 2012 by Virginia Beardshaw
I was honoured to attend this year’s Shine a Light Awards on Wednesday 21st November in London and to present an Outstanding Achievement Award. The Awards were a wonderful opportunity for teams, settings and individuals across the UK to celebrate excellence and best practice in supporting children’s and young people’s communication, and those with SLCN. There were over 300 applications …
Read MoreSavills dig deep for I CAN’s Meath School
Savills graduates showed their support once again for their chosen charity I CAN with a recent volunteer work day at our primary provision in Ottershaw, Surrey. The 15-strong team helped clear a disused, overgrown area of the school site to make way for a woodland activity area and bike path that is now safe for the children to use. Lizzie …
Read MoreParent reviews of Chatting with Children
A number of parent bloggers have recently reviewed our newest resource, Chatting with Children. The reviewers were all very positive about Chatting with Children. Click on their names to see how other parents are using the activity cards! Older Mum said, “The great thing about these activity cards is that you can pull them out for a quick five minute …
Read MoreLittle Dish shares their Fresh Fruit Muffins recipe for Chatterbox Challenge 2013 tea party
Fresh Fruit Muffins Simplicity: Straightforward Makes: 12 muffins Prep time: 10 minutes Cooking time: 20 minutes Ingredients: 125g (4 ½ oz) plain flour 60g (2 ¼ oz) wholemeal flour 60g (2 ¼ oz) rolled oats 60g (2 ¼ oz) brown sugar 3 teaspoons baking powder 60g (2 ¼ oz) blueberries 60g (2 ¼ oz) peeled and chopped apple (about …
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