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    A resource for schools to support children who have or may have Special Educational Needs

    The ‘Chat with Me’ series has been designed by the Sure Start Speech and Language Therapy Team to help parents connect with their children and develop their communication skills at the same time.

    ‘Chat with Me’ Staff/Parent guide

    Belfast Surestart Chat with Me by Karen Diamond and Beth McComish - YouTube

    Belfast Sure Start Chat with Me at Christmas - YouTube

    Chatting Time Bitesize - YouTube

    Chatting Time Bitesize [Subtitled] - YouTube

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    • Speech, Language and Communication Needs

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    • Cognition and learning
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    • Sensory
    • Social Behaviour and Emotional Wellbeing
    • Special Educational Needs (SEN) Resources
    • Special educational needs: code of practice
    • Special educational needs: legislation
    • Support for pupils with medication needs
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