Widgit Ltd

Support inclusive education with Widgit’s recognised symbol language

We are Widgit, a pioneering software company and the UK’s leading supplier of symbols, with over 40 years of expertise in accessible communication. Our symbol language Our symbol language is trusted across education and beyond. We support 3.8 million learners across the UK, creating a vast community of learners, teachers, support staff and families who use Widgit Symbols every day.
What we do:

• Widgit develops symbol-supported software and resources that help make learning and communication more accessible across education.
• From curriculum resources and visual timetables to Communication Boards and signage, our solutions support learners with SEND, EAL, early readers, low literacy, and anyone who benefits from visual support.
• With approximately 10% of children having a long-term speech, language and communication need (SLCN), symbol-supported communication can help remove barriers to understanding and improve access to learning.

Our symbol language at the heart of Widgit is our extensive, research-informed symbol set:

• Over 100,000 symbols and their variations, covering curriculum subjects, daily life and specialist vocabulary.
• Used in over 10,000 schools and 7,000 homes across the UK, Widgit is the country’s most widely recognised symbol language. Using a familiar symbol set can help create consistency between classrooms, year groups, schools and home.
• Developed with guidance from educators, speech and language professionals and accessibility experts, helping ensure our symbols reflect real-world language use and diverse communication needs.

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