NHS Tayside Children and Young People's Speech and Language Therapy Service

19/01/2026

16/01/2026

Creating communication-friendly environments makes a real difference. 🗣️📚

Small changes can have a big impact. From clear instructions and visual supports, to giving processing time and modelling language throughout the day.

Here are some tips to make your school a communication friendly environment.

✨ If you would like advice specific to your classroom, send us a message📩

https://speechandlanguage.org.uk/educators-and-professionals/resource-library-for-educators/creating-a-communication-supportive-environment-primary/

NHS Tayside

15/01/2026

Looking for a welcoming space for your little one to play, explore and connect? 💛

The Yard Dundee are running Early Years sessions.🌲

Visit The Yard’s website to find out more about what they do and how to get involved 🌈 https://theyardscotland.org.uk

12/01/2026

05/01/2026

19/12/2025

Our Advice line will be back from Tuesday 6th January 2026. We hope you all have a very Merry Christmas and and Happy New Year 🎅🏻🎄 Tayside

12/12/2025

Stamma has shared a really helpful article looking at how stammering is portrayed in a recently released Christmas film on Netflix.

If you or your children are planning to watch it, this is a great overview to help you make an informed choice and to open up positive conversations about stammering.

Christmas film's patronising stammering portrayal | STAMMA

12/12/2025

Wrap up warm and step into winter magic ❄️✨ Visit the BBC CBeebies Parenting website for their festive collection. We love the “27 things to spot on a winter sensory walk with your child,” article which includes tips on why exploring the outdoors is great for language learning. 🌲🧣

https://www.bbc.co.uk/tiny-happy-people/topics/c6206jn0yddt

https://www.bbc.co.uk/tiny-happy-people/articles/zwbmg2p

09/12/2025

New Staff Alert! ✨

Welcome to Alice in the Dundee Team! 🤗

05/12/2025

Makaton Training in Dundee

Levels 3 and 4 are now open for booking. Limited spaces are available so secure your place today.

For further information on costs or to book a place, please call 01382 346550.

05/12/2025

We are excited to announce new Makaton Training dates in Perth! Whether you're a parent, carer, educator or support worker, Makaton helps you connect through sign, symbols and speech- making communication accessible for everyone. For upcoming dates, location and booking information, see below! Spaces are limited- don't miss your chance to learn this fun and life-changing skill!

05/12/2025

We are excited to announce new Makaton Training dates in Dundee! Whether you're a parent, carer, educator or support worker, Makaton helps you connect through sign, symbols and speech- making communication accessible for everyone. For upcoming dates, location and booking information, see below! Spaces are limited- don't miss your chance to learn this fun and life-changing skill! Comment if you would like information on levels 3 or 4