An independent review into services for children and young people with speech and language difficulties has been set up by education secretary Ed Balls.
Over 89,000 school-aged children have speech and language difficulties as their main special educational need, and many more are undiagnosed. The needs range from mild stammering to serious communication difficulties caused by accident or illness.
MP John Bercow who is leading the review said: “I am determined that this independent, non-partisan review should make a real difference to the lives of young people with communication needs, their parents and the professionals that work with them.
“I know that where the system works well, young people get the support they need and deserve. But there is more work to be done to ensure that young people get the support they need, at the earliest possible opportunity."
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