Mind the gap: language development is key for inclusive education and wellbeing

This conference addresses language development during school ages, late childhood and adolescence across populations. It raises awareness about the insufficient knowledge of language in this period of age, the insufficient communication across disciplines and services, as well as its consequences, including limited educational fulfilment, behavioural challenges, school dropouts or exclusions, mental health struggles, unemployment, or even involvement with the justice system. This conference will set the agenda to increase understanding, connect knowledge across disciplines and raise awareness amongst policy makers and wider society about the urgent need to improve language assessment and support. Speakers include formal linguists, acquisitionists and educationists, health and criminal justice professionals. Full details here:

https://www.thebritishacademy.ac.uk/events/british-academy-conferences/mind-the-gap-language-development-is-key/