The latest report from the children’s communication charity warns that at a time when youth unemployment is high, young people with speech and language problems are particularly vulnerable.
Citing existing evidence that shows that as many as one in 10 young people leaves school suffering from social and emotional problems that can restrict them from forming relationships and getting jobs, I Can is now calling for increased awareness of speech and language development in secondary schools.
Virginia Beardshaw, I CAN chief executive, said: "Poor communication can limit employment opportunities for young people and affect their social and emotional wellbeing. When almost one million 16- to 24- year-olds are not in education or employment, young people most affected by communication difficulties – often from poorer backgrounds – will find their choices and chances even further restricted.
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