'Children and young people with  speech, language and communication needs (SLCN)  have  difficulty in communicating with others. This may be because they have difficulty saying what they want to, understanding what is being said to them or they do not understand or use social rules of communication. The profile for every child with SLCN is different and their  needs may change over time. They may have difficulty with one, some or all of the different aspects of speech, language or social communication at different times of their lives. 

Children and young people with ASD , including Asperger’s Syndrome and Autism, are likely to have particular  difficulties with social interaction. They may also  experience difficulties with language, communication and imagination, which can impact on how they relate to others. '

Code of Practice 2015. 

To support students who have C&I needs, we run interventions for identified students through the Plan - Do - Review process including EAL support, Social skills interventions and breaktime peer interaction support space. 

Useful Links:

Below are links parents / carers may find useful to support children with C&I needs:

National Autism Society - https://www.autism.org.uk

Autisum Berkshire - https://www.autismberkshire.org.uk/ 

EAL support - https://www.duolingo.com/learn

I CAN (C&I charity) - https://www.icancharity.org.uk/

NHS support - https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/autism/support/