Yet according to I Can's Make Chatter Matter campaign, 10 per cent of children have serious speech and language problems. In some disadvantaged areas, as many as half of children are starting primary school without the basic speech and language skills they need. These children face a greater risk of social exclusion, low educational attainment and difficulty in fulfilling their potential.
The government has committed new investment to tackle children's communication problems after the Bercow Review earlier this month highlighted it as a key skill. A theme of the review was the importance of early intervention and recommendations focused on workforce development, joint working and improving awareness, and access to advice and guidance.
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