Communication is the most fundamental life skill for children and young people. Their ability to learn and to develop friendships depends upon it, but many face an uphill struggle. Almost 10% of all children and young people in the UK – more than 1.4 million - have speech, language and communications needs (SLCN).
The challenge is even greater in deprived areas, where more than 50% of children have delayed language. A lack of knowledge and resources means that too many children and young people with SLCN don’t receive enough appropriate support. This affects their educational outcomes, their employability and their health and wellbeing.
I CAN is here to change that.
We want a world where all children have the communication skills they need to fulfil their potential. We’re working towards this vision by:
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We’re proud of the difference our activities make to children and young people in the UK who would otherwise be left behind:
Over 5,000 nurseries and schools across the country run our intervention programmes
More than 1.2 million people a year access information and advice on our website
100% of students leave Dawn House School and go into further education, employment or independent living
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