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The Cost to Society of Poor CommunicationMary 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)- 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
Language: a foundation life-skill
Language skills
Literacy skills Social skills
Positive self esteem
Academic success
Like and stay at school
Friendships & acceptance
Wider range of life chances
Manage behaviour
Problem-solve
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
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
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
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)
I CAN The Children’s Communication Charitywww.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
The Cost to Society of Children’s Poor CommunicationMary Hartshorne – Head of Expert Advisory Services, I [email protected]
