I CAN Help

Concerned about a child’s talking, listening and understanding? Are you looking for more information about speech, language and communication? I CAN helps parents and practitioners by providing information and resources through the I CAN Help Enquiry Service, via the Talking Point website and in person through our multi-disciplinary speech and language assessments for children. I CAN Help Enquiry Service I … Read moreI CAN Help

Training

Early I CAN provides early years training which supports children 0-5. The training is for practitioners working in early years settings. Primary I CAN provides primary years training which supports children aged 5-11 . The training is for staff working in primary schools. Secondary I CAN provides secondary training which supports children aged 11-19. The … Read moreTraining

Volunteering

Volunteers are vital to the work and mission of I CAN. Our volunteers are achieving wonderful things to help support children’s speech, language and communication. Some of the volunteers are getting practical information out to parents and practitioners, some are working directly with children at our schools and some are helping our events team arrange … Read moreVolunteering

Corporate Partnerships

Share our vision of a society where all children who struggle to communicate receive the help they need so that they can have a happy childhood, make progress at school and thrive as adults. By working with I CAN you will help make this happen and make a real difference to a cause that is relevant … Read moreCorporate Partnerships

Family Sea

I CAN supports children with speech, language and communications (SLCN) needs. Also imperative to children’s development is all-essential potty training, which is why we have partnered with Family Seat to offer a unique deal to I CAN supporters. Family Seat provides top quality toilet seats as well as a variety of potty training aids, complete … Read moreFamily Sea

Every Child A Voice

  Today, over one million children live with speech, language and communication needs (SLCN). That’s 10% of all children in the UK, or up to three in every classroom experiencing long-term, persistent SLCN. Poverty exacerbates the problem. In areas of deprivation, up to 50% of children start school with delayed language. The impact of language … Read moreEvery Child A Voice

Our Schools

I CAN has two specialist speech and language schools which together provide intensive support for pupils aged 4-19. Meath School – a specialist speech and language primary school in Surrey www.meathschool.org.uk Dawn House School – a specialist speech and language primary, secondary and FE school in Nottinghamshire www.dawnhouseschool.org.uk   I CAN’s specialist schools for children and … Read moreOur Schools

About Us

I CAN is the children’s communication charity. We are experts in helping children develop the speech, language and communication skills they need to thrive in a 21st century world. Our vision is a world where all children have the communication skills they need to fulfil their potential. Our mission is that no child should be … Read moreAbout Us

Home

Previous Next Looking for The Communication Trust website? The free resources and information that you had access to previously, can now be found here on our main I CAN website. How can I help my child’s speech and language development? I CAN’s Talking Point gives parents/carers and practitioners the information they need to help children … Read moreHome

Fundraising Events

Your involvement helps us to ensure that no child is left out or left behind because of a difficulty speaking or understanding Whether you’re taking part in your very first 10k, trekking to the top of Snowdon or running the London Marathon, we’ll be with you every step of the way… We provide comprehensive training, … Read moreFundraising Events