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• 9 March 2010 - THE DUCHESS OF CORNWALL BUYS GRANDMOTHER IN TIME FOR MOTHERS DAY

  HRH The Duchess of Cornwall recently adopted the word ‘grandmother’. The Duchess said she bought it “because of the very joy it brings her”.

• 3 March 2010 - I CAN IS PUTTING CHILDRENS COMMUNICATION AT THE HEART OF THE EDUCATION SHOW 2010

  Children’s communication charity I CAN, supported by long-term partner Openreach; a BT Group Business, are offering visitors at The Education Show 2010 an exclusive 2 for 1 discount on all resources available at stand E46.

• 1 March 2010 - LOCAL LITTLE CHATTERBOXES MADE CHATTER MATTER WITH I CAN, THE CHILDREN’S COMMUNICATION CHARITY

  Last Friday 26th February 2010, little chatterboxes dressed up as ‘mini-beasts’ and garden creatures to raise the roof at Dawn House Specialist School, Mansfield, Nottingham.

• 1 March 2010 - BUGS AND BUTTERFLIES MADE CHATTER MATTER WITH I CAN, THE CHILDREN’S COMMUNICATION CHARITY

  Last Friday 26th February 2010, over 20 little chatterboxes dressed up as ‘mini-beasts’ and garden creatures to raise the roof at Norton Pre-School in Norton, Bury St. Edmunds with their singing voices.

• 24 February 2010 - MAKE CHATTER MATTER PIONEERS I CAN CELEBRATE THE COMMUNICATION TRUST SUCCESS

  I CAN DELIGHT AS THE COMMUNICATION TRUST APPOINTED TO DELIVER NATIONAL CAMPAIGN ON CHILDREN’S COMMUNICATION SKILLS IN 2011

• 23 February 2010 - Making Chatter Matter at The Baby Show 2010

  I CAN, the children’s communication charity, made Chatter Matter at the Baby Show 2010 London ExCel Centre for thousands of visitors at the weekend (19-21st February) by handing out 3,000 goody bags, packed with FREE information and resources that help develop children’s communication skills.

• 18 February 2010 - I CAN is Making Chatter Matter at the Baby Show 2010

  I CAN, the children’s communication charity, is inviting visitors at the Baby Show 2010 London ExCel Centre to Make Chatter Matter and join in at its interactive exhibition stand (G8).

• 5 February 2010 - For 4.2 million kids, ordinary life ‘gets in the way’ of talking.

  A national survey of 2,000 parents, of children aged 0-11, by children’s communication charity I CAN has today revealed that more than half of parents believe that ‘life’ gets in the way and worry they do not have the time to talk and communicate with their children.

• 1 February 2010 - ALL YOU NEED IS LOVE

  Bid for the word LOVE on eBay in time for Valentine’s Day at adoptaword.com

• 4 January 2010 - ONE IN SIX CHILDREN HAVE DIFFICULTY LEARNING TO TALK

  Nearly one child in six (17%), and nearly one quarter of boys experience some difficulties learning to talk according to a YouGov poll of 1,015 parents (of children aged between one and seven) in England published today by Jean Gross, England’s first Communication Champion for Children, as she begins her new job.

• 16 December 2009 - I CAN WELCOMES LAUNCH OF LAMB REPORT: SUFFERING PARENTS OF SEN CHILDREN FINALLY GIVEN A VOICE

  I CAN, the children’s communication charity, has today welcomed the launch of the Lamb Inquiry’s Report, which recommends ways in which the government can increase parents confidence in the current system for supporting children with special educational needs

• 1 December 2009 - I CAN welcomes new trustee Dr Victoria Joffe

  Dr Victoria Joffe a specialist speech and language therapist and senior lecturer at City University, has joined the board of trustees at I CAN.

• 11 November 2009 - MAKING CHATTER MATTER IN KIRKBY

  CHILDREN’S COMMUNICATION CHARITY I CAN JOINS FORCES WITH THE KNOWSLEY PARTNERSHIP TO IMPROVE LOCAL CHILDREN’S COMMUNICATION SKILLS.

• 15 October 2009 - I CAN WELCOMES COMMUNICATION CHAMPION APPOINTMENT

  I CAN, the children’s communication charity, has today welcomed the announcement that Jean Gross, former director of the Government’s primary national strategy, has been appointed as the Communication Champion.

• 8 October 2009 - POETIC JUSTICE - LORD TENNYSON DESTINED FOR CHART SUCCESS

  THE GREATEST POETS, VOICES AND MUSIC JOANNA LUMLEY, SAMANTHA MORTON, GEOFFREY PALMER, BRIAN COX, ALISON STEADMAN, LENNIE JAMES PLUS MANY MORE RECORD CLASSICAL POETRY ALBUM

• 4 September 2009 - BRINGING PARENTS AND PRACTITIONERS CLOSER TOGETHER

  CHILDREN’S CHARITY I CAN LAUNCHES ‘EXPLORING COMMUNICATION DEVELOPMENT’ PACK

• 10 August 2009 - FEELING ‘WORDY’ LIKE STEPHEN FRY THIS CHRISTMAS?

  Ready for ‘icicles’ and ‘nativities’ this ‘Yuletide’? Fancy giving yourself an ‘endowment’ this Christmas? I CAN, the children’s communication charity, is giving you the chance to show off your word ‘prowess’ with this opportunity to buy and own a piece of the English Language at www.adoptaword.com. The website, which is supported by Collins, gives you the opportunity to exclusively own a piece of the English language.

• 1 August 2009 - MAKING CHATTER MATTER IN HAYES

  On Saturday 1st August 2009, children’s communication charity I CAN in partnership with London Borough of Hillingdon and Hillingdon Community Health, reached 700 local families in Hayes with free information about how to develop their child’s speech and language skills and where to go for help and support.

• 19 July 2009 - DAWN HOUSE SCHOOL PUPIL AWARDED WITH PRINCESS DIANA MEMORIAL AWARD

  A pupil with severe communication difficulties from Dawn House Specialist School in Nottinghamshire, run by I CAN, the children’s communication charity, has been chosen to receive the Diana Memorial Award.

• 9 July 2009 - CALLING ALL LADIES: JOIN THE TROOPS IN SUPPORT OF CHILDREN’S COMMUNICATION CHARITY I CAN

  I CAN, the children’s communication charity, are recruiting chattering challengers to take part in the Adidas Women’s 5k Challenge, the largest UK female fun run, on Saturday 6th September in Hyde Park.

• 8 July 2009 - I CAN RESPONDS TO GOVERNMENT’S ‘BETTER COMMUNICATION ACTION PLAN’ ANNOUNCEMENTS

  I CAN has this week welcomed a series of announcements by the Department for Children, Schools and Families and the Department of Health to improve services for children and young people with speech, language and communication needs.

• 15 June 2009 - QUEENS BIRTHDAY HONOURS ACCOLADE

  Surrey Head Teacher Awarded OBE for Services to Special Needs Education

• 26 May 2009 - Nottingham Residents Make History over Lunch!!

  Victoria Centre and I CAN help National Family Week acheive world record

• 13 May 2009 - She Can Do It

  Great Dunmow woman runs Edinburgh Marathon for Children's Charity

• 30 April 2009 - PICNICKING INTO THE RECORD BOOKS

  VICTORIA CENTRE AND I CAN SUPPORT NATIONAL FAMILY WEEK RECORD-SETTING PICNIC ON MAY 25TH

• 28 April 2009 - Children's Communication Charity is Making Chatter Matter in Bradford

  CHILDREN’S COMMUNICATION CHARITY IS MAKING CHATTER MATTER IN BRADFORD

• 28 April 2009 - I CAN’s response to Independent Review of the Primary Curriculum

  I CAN welcomes Jim Rose’s forthcoming Independent Review of the Primary Curriculum published later this week with its anticipated emphasis on the importance of speech, language and communication skills within the primary curriculum.

• 25 February 2009 - The Big Sing 2009

  TUMBLE TOTS RAISE THE ROOF WITH THE BIG SING TO RAISE FUNDS FOR CHILDREN’S COMMUNICATION CHARITY

• 25 February 2009 - Making Chatter Matter in Bristol

  Last Saturday (21 Feb 2009) saw children’s communication charity I CAN bring their Make Chatter Matter campaign to Bristol, raising awareness of the importance of developing children’s speech, language and communication skills.

• 17 February 2009 - Making Chatter Matter in Bristol

  It's words galore in Bristol this weekend.

• 16 February 2009 - I CAN Response to Child Health Strategy

  I CAN welcomed the recent launch of the Healthy lives, brighter future: the strategy for children and young people’s health.

• 2 February 2009 - MONEY CAN BUY YOU LOVE!

  Bid for ‘love’ on eBay in time for Valentine’s Day at www.adoptaword.com/love

• 22 January 2009 - Encouraging the chatter

  ENCOURAGING THE CHATTER! LOCAL SOMERSET SCHOOLS RECEIVE OUTSTANDING ‘COMMUNICATION’ ACCOLADE

• 22 January 2009 - Primary Talk Endorsements

  Beth Hopkins, Headteacher of Ditcheat Primary School, said: “We are delighted to have achieved I CAN’s accreditation for Primary Talk. It was an absolute pleasure to have

• 19 January 2009 - A little word gives Guttenberg a fairy tale ending

  Hollywood actor, Steve Guttenberg was today presented with an extra special farewell gift purchased from www.adoptaword.com , official ownership of his favourite word, ‘yeah’

• 15 January 2009 - PLYMOUTH SIGN UP TO I CAN’S EARLY TALK PROGRAMME

  Fifteen early years settings and schools will be celebrating their achievements and hard work on Thursday 15th January 2009

• 18 December 2008 - I CAN RESPONDS TO THE LAUNCH OF THE BETTER COMMUNICATION ACTION PLAN

  I CAN, the children’s communication charity, today (December 17) welcomed the launch of the Speech, Language and Communication Action Plan.

• 8 December 2008 - I CAN RESPONDS TO THE INDEPENDENT INTERIM ROSE REVIEW OF THE PRIMARY CURRICULUM

  I CAN, the children’s communication charity, today (8 December 08) welcomed the Interim Rose Review of the Primary Curriculum, led by Sir Jim Rose.

• 4 December 2008 - I CAN RESPONDS TO ‘LOST FOR WORDS’ PROGRAMME

  Responding to the ITV Tonight programme ‘Lost for Words’ broadcast on 24th November 2008 at 8pm

• 4 December 2008 - CHALLENGE YOUR VOCABULARY AT WWW.ADOPTAWORD.COM

  Q: ‘AN ENTERTAINMENT IN WHICH THE GENERAL OR SPECIFIC KNOWLEDGE OF THE PLAYERS IS TESTED BY A SERIES OF QUESTIONS’ A: PARSONS KNOWS, DO YOU?

• 3 December 2008 - ‘PANTS’ FOR YOUR DAD, ‘TOILETRIES’ FOR YOUR GRANNY AND A LARGE DOSE OF ‘COMMITMENT’ FOR HIM!

  SAY IT WITH WORDS THIS CHRISTMAS WITH A NEW AND UNIQUE GIFT WWW.ADOPTAWORD.COM

• 27 November 2008 - THE SUN HAS GOT HIS HAT ON!

  HIP HIP HIP HOORAY FOR I CAN’S CHATTERBOX CHALLENGE WEEK 2009

• 21 November 2008 - I CAN's response to buggy research

  Responding to the findings of the Talk To Your Baby/Dundee University research published today, Virginia Beardshaw, Chief Executive of I CAN, the children’s communication charity, said:

• 17 November 2008 - AAW-English Rugby Players adopt winning words

  ‘WINNER’, ‘TROPHY’, ‘CUP’ – LOOKING FOR A HAPPY HOME THIS WEEKEND

• 3 November 2008 - SPOOKY GOINGS ON AT THE VICTORIA CENTRE

  Halloween themed Make Chatter Matter event took place in aid of I CAN

• 27 October 2008 - FOR SALE: ENGLISH LANGUAGE, GOOD CONDITION, NO PREVIOUS OWNER, EXCLUSIVITY GUARANTEED

  Adopt a Word - Own an exclusive piece of the English Language at www.adoptaword.com

• 7 October 2008 - SURREY SPECIAL SCHOOL ACHIEVES INCLUSION QUALITY MARK

  A recent inspection at Meath School, a non-maintained special primary school in Surrey; run by I CAN, has resulted in an important accolade- the Inclusion Quality Mark (IQM).

• 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.

• 2 October 2006 - I CAN welcomes Every Disabled CHild Matters Campaign

  The Every Disabled Child Matters campaign insists that families with disabled children have the right to the services and support they need to lead ordinary lives.

• 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