Highest number of children with speech challenges ever recorded, survey suggests

One in five primary and secondary-aged children are estimated to be behind with their talking and understanding of words, a new survey by a charity suggests.

The report, based on a survey of teachers, also found that 80% of teachers think children in their classroom are behind with their talking and/or understanding of words.

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