Conservative MP John Bercow's review of services for children and young people with speech, language and communication needs has been wholeheartewdly supported by the government.
Responding to the report, Children's Secretary Ed Balls announced that £12m will be provided to meet its 40 recommendations, while a further £40m will be funnelled into a programme to support young children's early language development.
Monitor strategy
Proposals in the review include a national year of speech, language and communication, the provision of information on the subject for all parents, and the creation of a Communication Council to monitor and implement strategy. The review also recommends appointing a Communication Champion, as well as the monitoring of children and young people by primary care trusts and local councils to identify potential speech, language and communication needs (SLCN).
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