Speech, language and communication
Whole School SEND
- Condition specific video with speech, Language and Communication focus- 13 mins long
- Understanding Speech, Language and Communication Needs webinar- at a reasonable cost
- An Introduction to Speech, Language and Communication Needs webinar- at a reasonable cost
- Evaluation of Speech, Language and Communication Needs Pathway- I Can- webinar aimed at senior leaders in primary and secondary mainstream settings to help improve provision for students with Developmental Language Disorder (DLD).
- An introduction to Speech, Language and Communication, part of the recognised practitioner training programme- at a reasonable cost.
Speech and language UK Talk Boost
- Talk Boost is a catch-up programme for children who are behind with talking and understanding words to boost their language skills. Differentiated for children between the ages of 3-10 years, the programme aims to accelerate children’s progress in language skills by an average of six months, after a nine-week intervention.
- Speech and Language UK - Provide training for nursery staff and teachers to help children facing different challenges with talking and understanding words and YouTube videos.
- An introduction to Speech, Language and Communication: half day free online course.
- A range of training programmes and other resources are available, including a database of evidenced interventions.
Elklan Training
Organisations who train practitioners in supporting children’s language and learning- purchased training.
Range of free resource guides- requires login.
Coventry Speech and Language Therapy Team
Home - Children's SSLT (coventrychildrensslt.co.uk)
Speech and Language Therapists in Coventry have created some videos sharing information and ideas around their frequently used approaches. Use the link for strategies and activity ideas: Video resources - Children's SSLT (coventrychildrensslt.co.uk)
Details of Coventry Children's Speech and Language Therapy universal training sessions for 2024 can be found using this link: Training - Children's SSLT (coventrychildrensslt.co.uk) These sessions are free of charge for professionals working in settings within Coventry. Schools and settings can also buy in additional speech, language and communication training from the NHS from Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Partnership Trust (CWP
SMIRA: Challenging Selective Mutism
A range of guidance and advice.
High Speed Training
Promoting Early Years Speech & Language Development | Online Course (highspeedtraining.co.uk)
Makaton
Supporting language development | National Education Union (neu.org.uk)