Language and level speech. Plan: Introduction

All key stages Y1- Y11

Level 1	Level 2 (below 16^th percentile)	Level 3 (below 5^th percentile)	Level 4 (below 2^nd percentile)
Mild	Moderate	Significant	Severe

When determining descriptor levels a ‘best fit’ approach is taken as it is unlikely a child will meet all aspects on any level.

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