DLD Together
Thu 16 Oct 2025DLD Together: Secondary Parent/Carer Course – Autumn Term 2025
Does your child have a diagnosis of Developmental Language Disorder (DLD)?
This autumn, the Birmingham SEND Team will be running a free DLD Together course designed specifically for parents and carers of secondary school-aged children with a DLD diagnosis.
DLD Together was created by two UK charities that specialise in DLD — Afasic (for families) and NAPLIC (for professionals). The course was developed in response to families’ need for clear, accessible information about DLD and practical ways to support their children.
We believe that well-informed and well-supported families are essential in helping young people with DLD reach their full potential.
Course Aims
Parents and carers attending the course will:
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Develop an understanding of DLD and how it affects their child.
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Learn about their child’s individual language profile.
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Explore strategies to support their child at home.
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Discover ways to support their child’s learning at school.
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Meet other families of children with DLD.
Course Details
When:
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Session 1 (in-person): Wednesday 26 November 2025, 9:15 am – 3:00 pm
Location: Ninestiles, An Academy, Hartfield Crescent, Acocks Green, B27 7QG
(Lunch and refreshments provided) -
Session 2 (online): Thursday 4 December 2025, 9:15 am – 10:45 am via Microsoft Teams
Please note: It is important to attend both sessions to gain the full benefit of the course.
Who:
The course will be led by two experienced trainers:
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Elizabeth, an NHS Speech and Language Therapist
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Kate, a Birmingham SEND Advisory Teacher and parent of a child with DLD
Places:
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Spaces are allocated on a family basis, so more than one adult from a family can attend.
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Open to families of secondary school-aged children with a confirmed DLD diagnosis.
How to Register
To register your interest, please complete the online form below:
Register for DLD Together (Secondary)
Once you have submitted the form, you will be contacted to confirm your place and receive further details about the course.
If you need help completing the form or have any questions, please contact Kate Starr at kate.starr@birmingham.gov.uk