Research reveals extent of 'postcode lottery' in 0-5 SLT services

Dan Parton
Monday, June 10, 2019

Funding for speech and language support for children under the age of five varies widely across England, with a quarter of areas spending just 58p or less per child, according to new research.

Children's commissioner Anne Longfield is calling for government to require local strategic plans for speech and language need, with a focus on disadvantaged children. Picture: Alex Deverill
Children's commissioner Anne Longfield is calling for government to require local strategic plans for speech and language need, with a focus on disadvantaged children. Picture: Alex Deverill

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