Unlocking Language

Unlocking Language An award winning, independent Speech and Language Therapy Service in London.

12/01/2026

Checking your child’s vocabulary using a simple transport puzzle.

We start by seeing which words your child can name on their own, helping us understand their current vocabulary and use as an opportunity to develop it. We then check their understanding by asking them to find or give the correct piece when it is named.

This activity is very easy to try at home. You do not need special resources. A puzzle, book, or everyday toys can be used in the same way. Talking about what you can see and giving your child time to respond helps build both confidence and understanding.

Simple, play based activities like this support language development in a natural and enjoyable way and those small moments really do add up over time.

11/01/2026

We used Colourful Semantics with Peppa Pig to support early sentence building. By focusing on who is doing the action, what they are doing, and what they are doing it to, we help children develop the Subject Verb Object sentence structure in a clear and visual way.

Using familiar characters like Peppa and George keeps children motivated and confident. In this clip, Peppa is riding a bike and George is playing the piano, making it easy to model and practise simple, meaningful sentences.

This is a great strategy to try at home by pausing your child’s favourite shows and talking about what you can see. Small, everyday moments like this can have a powerful impact on your child’s language development 💛

09/01/2026

Simple play can create powerful communication moments.

In this activity, we’re building turn taking, colour recognition, requesting and following instructions through play. Using a visual or chat board helps children practise making clear requests such as choosing a colour or asking for a turn, in a way that feels natural and fun.

Rolling the dice, pushing in the sticks and watching the balls fall creates repeated opportunities for language, attention and interaction. These are the small, everyday moments that support your child’s communication development without pressure — just purposeful play.

07/01/2026

As we step into a new year, we are looking forward to welcoming families back and continuing the work we value so deeply. We remain committed to supporting each child at their own pace, building confidence, communication and connection through thoughtful, play based therapy. Across our Canary Wharf, Gidea park and Brentwood clinics.

Here is to continued growth, developing skills, growing confidence and many more moments of progress along the way. We cannot wait to see you in 2026.

Clinic based and home sessions available
Get in touch to start or continue your child’s journey with us.

01/01/2026

✨ Happy New Year from all of us at UL! ✨

In this video, our speech therapists are signing Happy New Year using to celebrate communication, inclusion and connection as we step into 2026 together.

We are so excited to welcome new families and continue supporting our wonderful community this year. If you are new here, we would love to hear from you and if you have been with us already, thank you for being part of our journey.

Here’s to a happy, healthy and communicative year ahead.

31/12/2025

2025 has reminded us why we do what we do 💚

This year, we had had the privilege of supporting children and young people aged 0–25 across schools, homes, and our clinic, while working closely with so many incredible families. We have grown not only in the number of clients we support, but in the strength, knowledge, and connection within our team.

2025 has also been a wonderful year for collaboration. Partnering with organisations such as and many more has allowed us to broaden our impact and continue learning together.

Alongside this, we have built a growing online community that connects professionals and families beyond the therapy space.

2025 has been one of our most meaningful and successful years yet. Thank you to every child, family, collaborator, and supporter who made 2025 what it was. Onward into the next chapter together 💫


27/12/2025

Let’s make Christmas flour stencils ❄️

A fun, festive and simple activity that supports speech and language development through play.

You will need:
- A tray
- Coloured paper
- Stencils
- A sieve
- Flour

As you pour, shake and reveal each picture, there are so many opportunities to model language together. You can:
- Name objects
- Make choices
- Use action words
- Build anticipation by using ready, steady, go!

This hands-on activity encourages turn-taking, attention, vocabulary and descriptive language, all while having lots of festive fun.

Perfect for home, classrooms or therapy sessions this season.

We wanted to share some of our Google reviews from this year as we reflect on the impact of our speech and language ther...
26/12/2025

We wanted to share some of our Google reviews from this year as we reflect on the impact of our speech and language therapy services.

From our clinic to children’s homes, we are proud of the meaningful work being done and the positive outcomes we are seeing.
Feedback helps us grow, and while we are proud of how far we have come, we are always striving to improve.

Looking ahead to 2026, we are excited to expand, develop, and continue delivering the highest standard of speech and language therapy.

25/12/2025

Merry Christmas from Unlocking Language 🎄

This festive season, we are spreading joy using learnt through .

We wish you, your famillies, our followers, our clients and our whole community a very Merry Christmas.

Makaton is a wonderful way to support communication and inclusion, and we encourage everyone to give it a go. Learning even a few signs can make a big difference and help create a world where everyone feels seen, heard and understood.

Wishing you a joyful Christmas and a very happy New Year.

23/12/2025

⛄️Making a Snowman with pipe cleaners⛄️

This simple winter craft is packed with speech and language opportunities

Following instructions
Sequencing steps
Colour and object naming
Action words like twist, cut, wrap, squash
Describing shapes and sizes
Turn taking and joint attention

Using visuals alongside hands on activities helps support understanding and expressive language while keeping learning fun and meaningful.

A great activity for therapy sessions, classrooms or home practice

Save for later and try it with your little learners

21/12/2025

🎄Festive Bucket Fun 🎄

What’s in the bucket today?

Bubbles, a dancing Christmas tree, and lots of opportunities for language, attention and turn taking.

Bucket time is such a fun and engaging way to build listening, anticipation and shared joy and adding a festive twist makes it even more exciting for little ones this Christmas.

Simple activities. Big smiles. Meaningful moments.

Merry Christmas

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Unlocking Language, Unit 3, 12 Pepper Street
London
E149RP

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 10pm
Tuesday 8am - 10pm
Wednesday 8am - 10pm
Thursday 8am - 10pm
Friday 8am - 10pm
Saturday 8am - 10pm
Sunday 8am - 10pm

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+442075369299

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