The beautiful thing about learning is that nobody can take it away from you.

Online Training and CPD Opportunities for Parents & Education Staff.

 

Understanding the Fundamentals of Speech, Language & Communication Needs.

  • This is the perfect training for anyone who is looking for an overview on Speech and Language Therapy.

  • You will gain an understanding of language development in typically developing children and learn how this differs for children who have Speech, Language & Communication Needs.

  • It will force you to question what you already know and really bring to life the intricacies in communication.

 

An Approach to Support the Development of Social Skills in Children.

  • In this training you will learn a practical approach that can be used for a child as young as 4 or as old as 16!

  • You will develop your knowledge of social communication

  • You will be given links to resources

  • You will be taken through a clear system that helps to measure outcomes

  • You will gain an understanding of how you can tailor both structured and unstructured activities with the aims of improving a child turn-taking skills, their ability to work as a team, give eye contact, stay on topic and ask for help.

 

How to Build a Language Enriched Environment.

  • This training will take you through approaches that aim to build a communication friendly environment

  • You will explore ways to support children who have English as an Additional Language

  • You will learn ways to set your children up for success for all areas of communication including; their understanding, use of language, attention and social skills

Building Vocabulary in Children with Speech, Language & Communication Needs.

  • This training will take you through how a child acquires language

  • You will learn common signs of vocabulary difficulties

  • Practical hints and tips that can be implemented easily for Early Years, KS1 and KS2 children!

  • You will also have the opportunity to plan activities ready for you to put them into practice.

 

Using Alternative Communication Methods to Support Language Development.

  • This is great if you would like a full overview of everything ‘communication friendly’

  • You will identify common examples of low-tech systems including; communication books, sign/makaton, picture-exchange

  • As well as common examples of high-tech systems including; apps and computerized devices

  • You will be shown examples, get the opportunities to create your own and learn quick and easy ways to create a communication friendly environment.

 

How to Develop Active Listening in the Classroom.

  • This training will break-down the skills needed to ‘listen’

  • You will be exposed to what is expected for children who are typically developing with regards to ‘attention and listening’

  • You will understand where the breakdown occurs in children who struggle with attending

  • You learn practical strategies to develop ‘listening’ skills at a universal level so that your children can be supported both in their home and school environment

 

There are opportunities to create bespoke training that can cater to your setting or age group you work with.

You can gather colleagues or friends you know and arrange for a private training where you can cater the training to the children in your setting!

Just fill in the form and we can arrange this so that it is exactly what you need.