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17 September 2008 - Making Chatter Matter in Uxbridge
Families in Uxbridge receive expert advice to help their children with speech, language and communication.
10 July 2008 - Getting the Bercow Review into the Spotlight
The final report of the Bercow Review has resulted in interest from a number of print and broadcast media
8 July 2008 - BERCOW REVIEW
Making Chatter Matter – I CAN Welcomes Bercow
8 July 2008 - I CAN WELCOMES GOVERNMENT RESPONSE TO THE BERCOW REVIEW AND £40M INVESTMENT IN EARLY YEARS
I CAN, the children’s communication charity, today welcomed the Government’s £52 million response to John Bercow MP’s review of services for children with speech, language and communication needs (SLCN).
21 May 2008 - GOLD MEDAL WINNING OLYMPIAN AND MOTHER OF THREE SALLY GUNNELL LAUNCHES TUMBLE TOTS’ ‘THE BIG SING!’ EVENT FOR CHILDREN’S COMMUNICATION CHARITY I CAN
On Tuesday 20 May, gold medal winning Olympic athlete and mother of three, Sally Gunnell, raised the roof with local Leeds children in an action song extravaganza at Greenacre Hall, Rawdon, to launch Tumble Tots’ ‘The Big Sing!’
28 April 2008 - I CAN ANNOUNCED AS VMA GROUP’S CHARITY OF THE YEAR FOR 2008
VMA Group, the UK’s leading search and selection consultancy for the Public Relations, Corporate Communications and Investor Relations professions, is pleased to announce its year long partnership with I CAN, the children’s communication charity.
17 April 2008 - IT’S MAKE CHATTER MATTER MONTH AND THE SEARCH FOR THE EAST MIDLANDS’ FAVOURITE NURSERY RHYME HAS BEGUN
Victoria Centre and Heart 106 are Making Chatter Matter by searching for the East Midlands’ favourite nursery rhymes in support of children’s communication charity I CAN
2 April 2008 - MAKE CHATTER MATTER THIS APRIL
I CAN, the children’s communication charity, is celebrating hitting the midway milestone of its flagship campaign to make children’s speech, language and communication development a national priority by holding an awareness raising Make Chatter Matter Month this April.
10 March 2008 - SUZANNE SHAW LAUNCHES SEARCH FOR THE NATION’S FAVOURITE NURSERY RHYME
Dancing on Ice star Suzanne Shaw and BT’s Openreach division today launched a nationwide search for the nation’s favourite nursery rhymes in support of children’s communication charity I CAN.
4 March 2008 - CHILDREN’S COMMUNICATION CHARITY CELEBRATE DOUBLE ACCOLADE FOR IT'S SCHOOLS
Recent Ofsted inspections have resulted in glowing reports for I CAN’s Meath School and Dawn House Specialist School. Run by I CAN, the children’s communication charity, both special schools cater for pupils with severe and complex communication disabilities.
4 March 2008 - NOTTINGHAM SPECIAL SCHOOL REJOICES AT EXCELLENT OFSTED COMMENDATION
A recent Ofsted inspection at Dawn House Specialist School, a non-maintained day and residential special school for 5-19 year olds in Nottingham, run by children’s communication charity I CAN, has been awarded ‘good with many outstanding features’ status.
4 March 2008 - SURREY SPECIAL SCHOOL REJOICES AT ‘OUTSTANDING’ OFSTED COMMENDATION
A recent Ofsted inspection at Meath School, a non-maintained day and residential special primary school in Surrey, run by children’s communication charity I CAN, has awarded the school with ‘outstanding’ status.
12 February 2008 - IF YOU'RE HAPPY AND YOU KNOW IT!
TV and radio presenter, Sarah 'Chatterbox' Cawood, brings nursery rhyme fever to Lakeside's Early Learning Centre
12 February 2008 - (NURSE)RY RHYME SING-ALONG!
Local stars of BBC’s ‘Doctors’ help make chatter matter with children’s communication charity I CAN at Early Learning Centre
8 February 2008 - TWINKLE TWINKLE LITTLE! STAR ACTRESS SHELLEY CONN MAKES CHATTER MATTER BY SUPPORTING CHILDREN’S COMMUNICATION CHARITY I CAN
Actress Shelley Conn, star of BBC’s Mistresses and her partner, Heartbeat star, Jonathan Kerrigan sung their hearts out at a nursery rhyme- themed sing-along at I CAN’s Meath School in Surrey, to celebrate Chatterbox Challenge Week from 4-10 February 2008.
2 February 2008 - BIG DAY JITTERS AND FIRST DAY NERVES FIRST DAY AT PRE-SCHOOL ON STRESS PAR WITH WEDDING DAY
Parents find their child’s first day at pre-school as stressful as their wedding day, yet over one in four parents admit to being unprepared for this important milestone, according to You Gov figures released today on behalf of children’s communication charity I CAN and Openreach, a BT Group business.
1 February 2008 - JOHN BERCOW ANNOUNCED AS KEYNOTE SPEAKER AT FIRST EVER CONFERENCE PRESENTED BY THE COMMUNICATION TRUST
John Bercow MP will be speaking at the first ever conference hosted by The Communication Trust (28 March 2008), which focuses on the issue of workforce development in the context of children and young people’s speech, language and communication (SLC).
9 January 2008 - NEW YEAR OFF TO A GREAT START FOR I CAN’S MEATH SCHOOL CENTRE
£250,000 DONATION HELPS SECURE THE FUTURE OF MEATH SCHOOL’S COMMUNICATION SKILLS CENTRE
14 December 2007 - Children's Communication Charity I CAN Responds to the Children's Plan
Responding to Children’s Plan announced this week by Ed Balls MP, Secretary of State for Children, Schools and Families (DCSF), Virginia Beardshaw, Chief Executive of I CAN said: “I CAN warmly welcomes many aspects of the Children’s Plan, particularly the acknowledgement of the crucial role of parents and carers, the importance of early intervention and the need for personalisation.
23 November 2007 - I CAN's Ealy Talk Wins Children and Young People's Services Award
I CAN, the children’s communication charity, is today celebrating winning a Children and Young People’s Services Award for Early Talk, a groundbreaking programme of training, support, information, quality assurance and professional development for the under-fives workforce.
20 November 2007 - The X-cluded Factor
As the government unveils new £billion plans to improve skills and tackle social exclusion in young people and adults, a new report released today by children’s communication charity I CAN and the BT Better World campaign, has identified speech, language and communication as the missing link in the social exclusion chain.
9 November 2007 - Help untie a child’s communication difficulties - Support I CAN’s bid to become Sky’s next charity partner
Children’s communication charity I CAN have been shortlisted alongside five other charities in Sky’s Charity Partner search.
30 October 2007 - Social Exclusion Conference
I CAN conference highlights links between language and social exclusion.
24 October 2007 - Making Chatter Matter for Children
I CAN Finalists at PR Week Awards 2007
23 October 2007 - I CAN Schools' bumper results
Bumper year for Dawn House GCSE results & I CAN School receives outstanding Ofsted Care report
22 October 2007 - Join I CAN’s Chatterbox Challenge
Tune your tonsils to join the largest ever nursery rhyme sing-a-long for I CAN's Chatterbox Challenge 2008.
17 October 2007 - Boost for Children with Special Educational Needs
Schools Minister, Andrew Adonis, launched a new programme to maximise the potential of children with special educational needs and support schools and early years settings in managing their needs.
4 October 2007 - Speaking out for Children
Patrick Stewart launches ‘Every Child A Speaker’ campaign
21 September 2007 - The cost of the Scottish Communication Skills deficit could top £1 billion
New ‘Cost to the Nation of Children’s Poor Communication in Scotland’ report raises real fears for children’s futures.
20 September 2007 - Wall of Words Highly Commended
At a star-studded ceremony at London’s Hurlingham Club last week, the Wall of Words was highly commended by judges of the Third Sector Excellence Awards, who all praised the simple effectiveness of the use of digital media.
17 September 2007 - The 'Big Event' Proves to be a Double Celebration for Dawn House School and I CAN
Last Friday (14 September 2007) hundreds of children, parents and special guests attended children’s communication charity I CAN at their ‘Big Event’ celebration at Dawn House School, Nottinghamshire, for pupils with severe and complex communication disabilities.
11 September 2007 - Speech, Language and Communication Provision Review
Commununication Chiefs Welcome Review of Speech, Language and Communication Provision
11 September 2007 - Working together to get it right for children and young people with a communication disability
The Cost to the Nation of Children’s Poor Communication: Scotland Edition will be launched at I CAN’s conference on 21st September 2007.
11 September 2007 - Communication Chief's Welcome Review of Speech, Language and Communication Provision
The Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists (RCSLT), Afasic and I CAN today welcomed the Government's review into the provision of services to children and young people with speech, language and communication needs (SLCN).
4 September 2007 - Sheffield Mum raced to give back
Sheffield Mum raced to give back to children's communication charity I CAN
17 July 2007 - Public Accounts Committees report on Sure Start Childrens Centres
I CAN responds to Public Accounts Committee’s report on Sure Start Children’s Centres
28 June 2007 - I CAN response to HMT DfES Review
I CAN responds to Disabled Children's Review “Aiming High For Disabled Children: Better Support For Families”
26 June 2007 - Primary School Pupils Help Raise Vital Funds for I CAN
Primary school pupils around the country have been encouraged to think about language by sharing their favourite words at ‘Wall of Word’ roadshows.
12 June 2007 - Communication Trust
Andrew Adonis announced DfES funding to establish the Communication Trust
17 May 2007 - I CAN Do It! Le Frain Team Challenge
On Saturday 12th May the ‘Le Frain’ team, a group of ten runners from Sussex, are starting the challenge of a lifetime by running in relay across 1,500 miles from the most northern point of France to the most southern point of Spain raising vital funds for I CAN...
11 May 2007 - Working Together to Give Children the Best Start in Life
On May 10th, children’s communication charity I CAN, the Department for Education and Skills (DfES) and the Department of Health (DH) will announce a strategic partnership
24 April 2007 - I CAN Do It! Success for Team I CAN in the Flora London Marathon
On Sunday April 22nd, a team of dedicated runners pounded the streets of London in swletering temperatures of up to 25 degrees, with over 35,000 others, to complete the Flora London Marathon 2007.
4 April 2007 - The UK's Favorite Word is…Love, Actually!
Women prefer love but men still think size is everything, according to a nationwide search for the UK’s favourite word...
29 March 2007 - Early Years Experts to Speak at Conference
At the I CAN conference, sponsored by the BT Better World Campaign, Prof Sylva will discuss her new research on the evaluation of neighbourhood nurseries and practices to support pre-school children in settings...
15 March 2007 - Children's Communication Charity I CAN Disappointed by Early Years Foundation Stage Curriculum
I CAN is disappointed at the lack of emphasis placed on children's speech, language and communication in the Government's new curriculum for 0-5 year-olds...
15 March 2007 - I CAN announces strategic partnership with National Children’s Bureau (NCB)
I CAN is delighted to announce that it will relocate its Central Office function from 4 Dyers Buildings, London, to 8 Wakley Street, London EC1V 7QE, adjacent to the offices of the National Children’s Bureau (NCB) with effect from Monday March 26 2007. This close proximity will help I CAN and NCB realise a long-held wish to work together more closely.
1 March 2007 - Natasha Hamilton, Former Atomic Kitten, Launches Search for Nation's Favourite Words
At an event to coincide with World Book Day, former Atomic Kitten Natasha Hamilton and BT's Openreach division today announced a nationwide search for the UK 's top 10 favourite words
19 February 2007 - New Online Information to Help Children Communicate for Life
Thanks to the generous support of the BT Better World Campaign, Talking Point now includes Talking Links for the early years, which includes details of speech and language therapists and other initiatives and programmes to provide help and support to parents and practitioners.
7 February 2007 - ABC at 123
63% of people in the UK fail to understand how children should be communicating and at what age
7 February 2007 - It's Good to Talk - But We Don't Have the Time
The UK population spends so much time at work, watching TV and doing household chores that many don’t have time in the day to talk to their children
7 February 2007 - It's Good to Talk - But We Don't Have the Time!
The UK popluation spend so much time at work, watching TV and doing household chores that many don’t have time in the day to talk to their children, a national survey by I CAN announced.
31 January 2007 - Dawn House School awarded Specialist School Programme Grant
I CAN is delighted to announce that Dawn House School is one of 15 special schools to be awarded a Specialist School Programme Grant by the Department for Education and Skills (DfES). The announcement was made yesterday (30 January 2007) by Schools Minister Lord Adonis.
15 January 2007 - Make Chatter Matter Month
I CAN will hold Make Chatter Matter Month in February 2007
1 December 2006 - I CAN Responds to the Guidance on Children's Centres Published by the Department for Education and Skills (DfES)
Chief Executive of I CAN, Virginia Beardshaw reveals her delight that the Government has made young children's speech and language development a priority in its Children's Centres Guidance.
30 November 2006 - Educators Link Language And Literacy At I CAN's Conference
The crucial link between children’s language skills and literacy development was considered by more than 450 professionals at I CAN’s sell-out conference at the Business Design Centre in London.
29 November 2006 - New Speaking and Listening E-Resource – Targeting Talk Launched At London Conference
Targeting Talk, a new e-resource and training programme to help primary school staff to accurately assess and develop children's speaking and listening skills, was officially launched on November 29.
24 November 2006 - I CAN’s Meath School Pupils Raise The Roof At Royal Albert Hall
Pupils represented I CAN by performing ‘The Sound of Science’ as part of the 900 strong Just So Singers choir
17 November 2006 - Targeting Talk to be launched at London Conference
A new e-resource and training programme to help primary school staff to accurately assess and develop children’s speaking and listening skills, will be officially launched on November 29
16 October 2006 - November Conference
Renowned academic Jim Rose to present at I CAN's Linking Language and Literacy Conference
12 October 2006 - I CAN Welcomes DfES Response to SEN Report
The Government’s response to the Education Select Committee report on Special Educational Needs
10 October 2006 - Suzanne Shaw Gripped By Jungle Fever
The mother of one called on thousands of children to take part in the Chatterbox Challenge in February 2007
10 October 2006 - Shadow Minister for Disabled People Praises Much Needed Bill Harrison Suite At Launch
I CAN celebrate the launch of their new pioneering assessment service based in the Bill Harrison Suite at the I CAN Centre with Meath School
6 October 2006 - New Coalition Demands Government Make Children's Communication a Priority
An unusual cross-sector coalition of organisations and individuals have joined I CAN, the children’s communication charity in its campaign to Make Chatter Matter
4 October 2006 - Brighton and Hove Director of Children's Services Supports Make Chatter Matter
David Hawker has called for more to be done to improve children’s speech and language development from birth to five, at the launch of I CAN’s Cost to the Nation of Children’s Poor Communication.
3 October 2006 - Communication skills deficit cost could top more than £26 billion
Cost to the Nation of Children’s Poor Communication report raises fears for our children’s future
3 October 2006 - I CAN launches Campaign to 'Make Chatter Matter'
I CAN, the children’s communication charity, has launched a major awareness raising campaign to make children’s communication development from birth to five a national priority.
12 July 2006 - Children's charity I CAN welcomes Social Market Foundation Report
I CAN, the children’s communication charity, has welcomed the Social Market Foundation’s (SMF) report ‘Fade or Flourish: how primary schools can build on children’s early progress’ and its urgent call to government to ensure that primary school education capitalises on early progress made by children through pre-school programmes.
6 July 2006 - Children's Charity I CAN Welcomes Education and Skills Select Committee Inquiry Report into Special Educational Needs
I CAN, the children's communication charity, welcomes the Education and Skills Committee's report into Special Educational Needs (SEN) and it's urgent call to government to provide a clear and over-arching strategy for SEN and disability policy.
28 June 2006 - Procter & Gamble grant to get kids talking
Pre-school children in North Tyneside will benefit from a new programme of I CAN training for early years professionals made possible thanks to a major grant from Procter & Gamble. The £2500 grant from P&G's fund with the Community Foundation will help I CAN, the charity that helps children communicate, to deliver training for 135 North Tyneside Local Education Authority staff to help them support children's communication development during the crucial early years.
20 June 2006 - It's a Sure Start for Little Chatterboxes who leapt ahead to win the Chatterbox Challenge 2006 Star Prize
On Tuesday 20th June Little Leap, the mascot of LeapFrog Toys, the UK’s number one pre-school toy manufacturer, hopped along to Party in the Park at Dartford Central Park. The Party in the Park was celebrating Shaw Start Month, an initiative which is centered upon providing integrated services including education, care, family support and health services for both children and parents.
18 June 2006 - Friends Join 50-Strong Team in Walk to Raise Money for I CAN
On Sunday June 18 good friends Jenny Sprott and Wendy Brooks hit the pavement as part of the Great Scottish Walk for I CAN - a charity close to their hearts. The friends were part of a 50-strong team that raised money for I CAN, the charity that helps children communicate, by taking part in the annual 12 mile walk. I CAN has one of the largest charity teams with Chief Executive Virginia Beardshaw leading the charge.
15 June 2006 - Procter and Gamble Volunteer to Help I CAN's Meath School
A team of 12 Procter and Gamble employees spent an afternoon volunteering at I CAN’s Meath School on June 15 to clear the way for an open air theatre. The afternoon of land clearing, painting, hedge-trimming and other odd jobs formed part of a team-building exercise for P&G’s Pampers brand team.
30 May 2006 - Communication giant BT joins forces with children's charity I CAN to Make Chatter Matter!
BT is teaming up with I CAN, the charity that helps children communicate, in an exciting new partnership which will bring a greater focus to the critical importance of children’s communication development during the early years.
17 May 2006 - The Most Up-To-Date And Comprehensive Information On All Aspects Of Children’s Communication Only A Click Away
I CAN’s Talking Point website has become the quickest single route for parents looking for the most comprehensive, accessible and up-to-date information and resources on all aspects of children’s communication development and disability from the widest range of sources.
3 May 2006 - Survey Reveals Teachers Insufficiently Trained to Deal with Communication Disabilities
Teachers and the children they teach are being let down by a lack of training to help identify and support communication disabilities in the classroom, a new I CAN/Protocol Teachers survey has found.
3 May 2006 - I CAN Appoints New Director Of Communications
I CAN, the charity that helps children communicate, is delighted to announce the appointment of Anita Kerwin-Nye as its new Director of Communications.
25 April 2006 - Ealing Speech and Language Therapist's Marathon Effort for I CAN
Speech and language therapist, Helen Tout, from Acton successfully completed the London Marathon on Sunday 23rd April and has raised over £1,200 for I CAN, the charity that helps children communicate.
24 April 2006 - Ealing Runners Marathon Effort for I CAN
Competitive runner, Chris Soden, from Ealing Broadway successfully completed the London Marathon on Sunday 23rd April and has raised over £1600 for I CAN
4 April 2006 - Children’s Charity I CAN Welcomes The Basic Skills Agency’s Talk To Me! Campaign
I CAN has welcomed the Basic Skills Agency's (BSA) campaign to improve children's communication skills.
29 March 2006 - Dawn House Celebrates Official Opening of FE Centre
22 March 2006 - I CAN Responds To Rose Report, The Independent Review Of The Teaching Of Reading In Early Years Settings And Primary Schools
I CAN welcomes the Rose report's emphasis on language and communication as key components of literacy development.
22 March 2006 - Children's Charity I Can Responds to Rose Report, The Independent Review of the Teaching of Reading in Early Years Settings and Primary Schools
I CAN welcomes the Rose report's emphasis on language and communication as key components of literacy development.
28 February 2006 - Children's TV Presenter, Dave Benson Phillips, Joins Little Chatterboxes in Carden
Popular children’s TV presenter, Dave Benson Phillips, supported I CAN by attending a sea-themed Chatterbox Challenge at the I CAN Early Years Centre in Carden, Brighton.
11 February 2006 - The Potteries Shopping Centre Hosts Sea-Themed Sing-Along
I CAN invited Stoke on Trent shoppers and their children to join in a sea-themed Chatterbox Challenge at The Potteries Shopping Centre in Hanley
8 February 2006 - Eugene Sully Joins Little Chatterboxes In Sea-Themed Chat
Eugene Sully of Big Brother 5, supported I CAN, the charity that helps children communicate, by attending a sea-themed Chatterbox Challenge at the I CAN Early Years Centre in Mulgrave.
7 February 2006 - Daisy Goodwin Joined Pre-School Pirates in Sea Themed Sing-Along
Daisy Goodwin, the TV presenter and best-selling poetry anthologiser, supported I CAN, the charity that helps children communicate, this morning by attending a sing-along with her daughter at the Early Learning Centre in Kensington.
6 February 2006 - I CAN Reveals Parents Want More Information About Their Child’s Communication Development
Children’s Charity I CAN Reveals Parents Want More Information About Their Child’s Communication Development
20 January 2006 - Make Chatter Matter Week
I CAN, the charity that helps children communicate, will be holding Make Chatter Matter Week from February 6th–12th .
8 December 2005 - Early Support Information Booklet
The booklet is free and is one of a series, designed to help families find out more about a range of disabilities.
8 December 2005 - Ofsted Commend Dawn House School
Dawn House School, a non-maintained special school in Nottinghamshire run by I CAN, the charity that helps children communicate, is celebrating the news that it has been cited by Ofsted in its annual list of England's outstanding schools.
9 November 2005 - Early Years Centre in Ealing is Opened
Little Miss Chatterbox joins the party to officially open
9 November 2005 - Children’s Charity I CAN Welcomes Govt. Proposals For Supporting Children’s Communication Development But Highlights Training As Key To Success
I CAN, the charity that helps children communicate, has welcomed the Government’s proposals for supporting the learning development of babies and young children, but is highlighting the urgent need for training of childcare practitioners in communication development and improved support and information for parents.
9 November 2005 - Wall of Words
Lord Mayor ‘Makes Chatter Matter’ in
3 October 2005 - SEN Inquiry
I CAN Responds to Education and Skills Select Committee Inquiry into Special Education Needs
5 September 2005 - Back to School
1 in 10 of new school children will have a ‘communication disability
5 September 2005 - Success for Team I CAN in the Hydro Active Challenge
On Sunday 4th September a team of 150 women of all ages completed the London Hydro Active Challenge in aid of I CAN.
8 August 2005 - I CAN Announces New Training Programme
I CAN, the charity that helps children communicate, has announced its programme of training and professional development courses taking place from September 2005 to July 2006.
13 June 2005 - A New Dawn for Integrated Learning
The Vodafone UK Foundation announced funding of around £113,000 for a study centre to support an innovative and integrated educational scheme for young people with severe speech, language and communication difficulties. The funding will enable 25 pupils to access the benefits of mainstream further education with specialist support.
7 June 2005 - New Chief Executive Takes Up Post at I CAN
I CAN, the charity which helps children communicate, is delighted to announce that Virginia Beardshaw will be joining the organisation as its new Chief Executive on June 6 2005.
18 May 2005 - Success for Team I CAN in the Flora Marathon
On Sunday April 17 a team of dedicated runners showed there was no stopping them as they pounded the streets of London with over 30,000 others to raise vital funds for I CAN's work supporting children with speech and language difficulties.
19 April 2005 - I CAN's Dawn House School Excels in Ofsted Inspection
I CAN's Dawn House School for children with speech, language and communication difficulties has been highly praised by Ofsted following the School's inspection in February.
15 April 2005 - Cornish Man Completes Marathon for Children's Charity
On Sunday 17 th April Ian Mailes, an intrepid runner from Cornwall , completed the London Marathon in aid of I CAN, the charity that helps children communicate.
15 April 2005 - Essex Duo Complete Marathon for Children's Charity
On Sunday 17th April, Ruth Beverley and Ralph McCormack, two intrepid runners from Essex completed the London Marathon in aid of I CAN, the charity that helps children communicate
15 April 2005 - Woking Wonders Complete Marathon
On Sunday 17th April, Mikela Eling and Eugene Donnelly, two intrepid runners from the Woking area, completed the London Marathon in aid of I CAN, the charity that helps children communicate.
HBOS Charity of the Year
I CAN has been chosen by employees of HBOS plc to be their charity of the year 2006 and the recipient of the annual Million £ Challenge
I CANs Early Years Centre Opens in Gibson PS Omagh