Cowbridge Speech & Language Therapy

11/10/2026

01/10/2026

Great to see this is now available 🤩

Introducing the UK's first secondary education programme for education professionals supporting students with Down syndrome 🎉

DSUK’s free Secondary Education Programme is now live to access and by signing up educators can get access to:

Evidence informed guidance to help adapt teaching and effectively support students.

Expert-led training for all school staff.

Online support throughout the year.

Adapted resources to help students access the curriculum - with more resources being released throughout the year.

Register today: https://downsyndromeuk.co.uk/professionals/secondary-education-programme

Huge thanks and shout outs to LTS Global Solutions helping us to make this programme a reality.

29/09/2026

25/09/2026

Teamwork makes the communication dream work! 🗣️✨

When schools and Speech and Language Therapists (SLTs) join forces, the impact on students goes far beyond the therapy session.

Here is why this partnership is so powerful:

Support That Never Stops: Instead of strategies staying locked in a 30-minute therapy session, classroom staff learn how to weave them into class activities, group work, and playground fun all day long.

Faster Progress: When a child sees the same communication supports and visual aids everywhere they go, skills take root much faster and feel natural to use.

A Joined-Up Approach: SLTs bring specialised clinical knowledge, while teachers bring specialist knowledge of the curriculum and deep insight into classroom dynamics.
Together, creating realistic, high-impact strategies that actually work in a busy school day.

Stronger Inclusivity: Collaborative support helps create a classroom environment where every child can participate, connect with friends, and thrive alongside their peers.

Real progress happens when we are all on the same page, which is why collaborating with schools is at the heart of what I do. I am always happy to visit classrooms, connecting with school staff, and working together to support every student. Please feel free to reach out if this is something you’d like to arrange 📗🚸🖍️

23/09/2026

These are such a fab resource 🤩

19/09/2026

🌟 Pop this in your diary now! 🌟

NEW location for Autumn Term - at the magical Poppelwood in Caerphilly 💫 A big thank you to Poppelwood for your generous support and allowing us to use the space for exclusive hire for our families 🌟

Info:

Our next ‘Monthly Meet’ for 0-5s with Down syndrome is TUESDAY 13th October!

🗓️ TUESDAY 13th October ‘26, 9:30am - 11:30am

📍 Poppelwood Soft Play, Unit 19, Trecenydd Business Park, St Cenydd Rd, Caerphilly, CF83 2RZ

🧑‍🧑‍🧒‍🧒 Siblings and grandparents very welcome to come along too.

🌟 FREE to attend, but please *book your space* by messaging Seren Dwt.

🧑‍🧒 If you’re a parent/guardian of a child of any age with Down syndrome, and live in Wales, you’re welcome to join our closed Facebook / WhatsApp groups where families can connect & we share lots more info and resources such as access to subsidised Makaton courses.

📩 Send us a DM for links 🌟

18/09/2026

I’m so pleased to have a fresh supply of branded clothing. A bit of a disaster with the bubbles meant it was time to refresh!

After months of issues dealing with a large online company, I am so glad I looked closer to home.

Working with a fellow local business The Pencil Case Cowbridge made all the difference—the service was great and in just a couple of weeks, these fantastic-looking items were ready to go.

I really can't thank you enough! 🙌

There is nothing quite like supporting local businesses.

17/09/2026

16/09/2026

What an exciting delivery I received today 3D printed tactile communication symbols. I can’t wait to start using them in my practice.

Tactiletiles.com

11/09/2026

Unlocking New Words: The Power of Word Maps for Language Learners 🧠✨

Does your child have difficulties learning new topic words? For children with language difficulties (including Developmental Language Disorder, Down Syndrome, Autism, or Dyslexia), simply hearing a word often isn't enough to make it stick.

That's where Word Maps come in!

Why Word Maps Work:
Children with language difficulties often struggle to store new words efficiently in their brains. Think of a cluttered filing cabinet—they might have the word, but they can't find it when they need it.

Word maps change this by:

Creating strong pathways: They connect new words to multiple concepts (meaning, sound, category), making them easier to retrieve.

Using visual support: They reduce the demand on working memory, allowing the child to see the connections.

Active learning: They turn passive learning into an engaging exploration.

How to Use a Word Map:
Don't just define the word! Explore it from every angle:
1. Phonology: Listen to the sounds. "How does it start? How does it end?"
2. Meaning & Semantics: Get descriptive! "What does it look, feel, or sound like?"
3. Use & Relevance: Make it practical. "Where do we find this word? What is it important for?"
4. Categorization: Group it with similar items. "What category does it belong to?"

This strategy can be used for any subject—science, history, or literacy. By mapping out the connections, we help children build a richer, more organised vocabulary store.

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