Passionate about bridging the #vocabularygap in children by using #BSL signs with speech. Research backed, fun and innovative approach with measurable results.
Luton/ Bedfordshire
Joined January 2013
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Dr Rosemary Davidson presenting on her @Sign4Learning research and even signing herself! #researchseminar @uobpublichealth #sign4 #learningthroughsigns #earlyyears #luton #studies
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Sue Thomas (Senior Early Years Consultant @lutoncouncil ) giving update on where children are now in Luton- all children on the programme have reached expected levels of outcome when starting school- amazing! @Sign4Learning @uobpublichealth #researchseminar #earlyyears #luton
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A pleasure to host @FS_Luton Flying Start evaluation feedback undertaken by @uob_ihr @uniofbeds at @PutteridgeBury learning about @Sign4Learning @HENRYhealthy @IncredibleYrs in Luton @lutoncouncil @sguntherph @RCPCHtweets @FPH @R_S_P_H @ADPHUK @love_luton @LutonNewsBev
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Steph Cash rounding up- feeling proud that Minister of Education Damien Hinds recognised the success of this @Sign4Learning intervention in Luton #researchseminar @uobpublichealth
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New study to pilot language and reading interventions for deaf and hearing children city.ac.uk/news/2018/march/n…
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Lovely event yesterday at Colchester zoo. Great pics sent by RAD who we worked with to produce these colourful animal sign posters for the event that will be staying in situ.
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NEW: Kirsten Asmussen on helping parents to talk to their children in a way that supports early language development - eif.org.uk/closing-the-word-… ... #earlyintervention #speech #language #communication
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The power of song in #learningtotalk medium.com/children-s-centre… Interesting article from @ccleaderreader #wordgap @EYTalking @eyfsmatters @Comm_nTrust @kathybrodie @RANSTalktoLearn @SmartTalkers @SingandSignSL
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Newly published on Kindle - paperback edition following soon.......
#BSL OPPOSITES for Family Learning: British Sign Language Vocabulary (LET'S ... amazon.co.uk/dp/B07DQGBCXZ/r… via @AmazonUK
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Please share to support the development of a GCSE in BSL.
A GCSE in BSL to be developed and introduced without delay. bit.ly/2HLBA7e via @CrowdJustice
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Professor Edward Melhuish "Language at the beginning of school is the greatest predictor of literacy at the end of school" #wordgap #outcomes #education @ChildrensComm @UniofOxford @TheEIFoundation @earlyed_uk @NEyTCO @ccleaderreader @jhempsall
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Come on everyone! There are loads of great programmes out there @ICANcharity @ElklanTraining @Peeple_Sally @Comm_nTrust @Literacy_Trust @Booktrust @MakatonCharity @TheHanenCentre @WordAware xitter.cf/TheEIFoundation/status…
One week to go! Join our open call for submissions of #earlyintervention programmes to be considered for assessment & adding to the EIF Guidebook: eif.org.uk/pa-open-call/ #evidence #evaluation
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Government open to new GCSE in British Sign Language following campaign independent.co.uk/news/educa…
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.@NickGibbUK indicates that govt would be open to considering a new #GCSE qualification in British sign language in the longer term; bit.ly/2LLu3sp @SchoolsWeek
@NDCS_UK @BritishSignBSL #bsl #deaf
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All parents want to send their child to a good local school, which is why we’re investing an additional £50 million to improve facilities and create more good school places for children with special educational needs gov.uk/government/news/multi…
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RT @DeafUmbrella: RT to stop the awful cuts to vital support for deaf children - @NDCS_UK
Here's what you can do: goo.gl/Mmpkuq
#EnoughIsEnough #ndcs #deafchildren #deafcommunity #stopcuts #education #getinvolved
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Why BSL is different to Signed Communication Tools used in Schools youtu.be/fcJW6Lm9OdY
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More evidence that it's the support that counts not where people come from. Let's make sure that we give everyone the best support right from the start #socialmobility xitter.cf/SchoolsImprove/status/…
Disadvantaged students with lower grades perform just as well in medical degrees #higherEd #HigherEducation bit.ly/2KQreVG
