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Speech & Language Therapy

Speech and language skills are the fundamental building blocks of child development. When children struggle with communication, it can have a lifelong impact on their learning and future success.

With high aspirations for all children, our speech and language therapy support schools with the speech, language and communication needs of pupils.

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Providing evidence-based interventions and whole class strategies, we will ensure children engage with learning and make the most of the school experience.

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Trust Level

We can work with you to proactively develop a SLCN (Speech, Language and Communication Needs) strategy.

This will involve a coordinated, whole-trust approach to supporting SLCN across multiple schools or settings, not just delivering therapy at individual school level but building a sustainable approach that embeds speech, language, and communication support into the culture, curriculum, and professional development.

Operationally we can help to deliver this strategy in day-to-day practice by putting systems in place (including screening and referral processes), training staff in interventions and delivering SaLT sessions in individual schools.

School Level - Universal Support

Universal Support

We will deliver training to staff to support quality first teaching and develop communication friendly settings. This can include working towards the ELKLAN Communication Friendly Setting (CFSc) Award if desired.

We can also carry out language screening to identify children who would benefit from further support – targeted or specific. If schools prefer, we can train school staff to carry out the screening.

Support the school with classroom strategies to support all learners, this could include the use of visuals, effective use of questioning, supporting vocabulary development and sentence and story structure.

Develop policies including SEND, Oracy, teaching and learning and inclusion policies to promote Communication strategies across the school.

School Level - Targeted Support

Targeted Support

Targeted support may be interventions led by the Speech and Language Therapist or a trained member of staff. The therapist will set the aims, provide the resources for the staff member to deliver, co-delivering where appropriate, reviewing progress and adapting where necessary.

Running parent workshops to support pupils at home with early language development, supporting vocabulary development, visuals, sentence and story structure.

Running drop-in sessions for staff to raise concerns and ask for support with individual or groups of pupils.

School Level - Specific Support

Specific Support

For those pupils who need specific support, therapists will carry out assessments and develop an appropriate treatment programme. This may include direct therapy, indirect therapy, in-class strategies, a programme to be carried out by an appropriately supported member of staff, or support for home.

Therapists can provide reports for statutory assessment which can be used to support an application for an EHCP, as well as annual reviews and TAC meetings. We can also attend where appropriate.

We can support pupils with transitions in schools – these can include transition between activities, classes, year groups and schools.

Supervision and Support

If you employ your own Speech and Language Therapists, our senior therapists can provide supervision and support to ensure that your SaLTs are HCPC compliant

Supervision is a professional requirement for all Speech and Language Therapists (SLTs) and is essential for maintaining safe, effective, and reflective practice.

Newly Qualified Speech and Language Therapists must evidence a series of competencies. Experienced Speech and Language Therapists must take part in ongoing supervision as part of their practice and CPD.

Speech & Language Therapy Training

Speech & Language Training

One Education is proud to support professional development in education, providing bespoke training, support and guidance for teachers, support staff, and parents. We can offer training in all aspects of SLCN including all Elklan courses.

Elklan offers a range of accredited training programmes to equip school staff with strategies to engage children with Speech, Learning & Communication needs. Our therapists can deliver any Elklan training course, ensuring your staff come away feeling confident and ready to meet the challenges of SLCN.

These courses are designed to support all learners in the following age groups:
• 0-3 courses
• 3-5 courses
• 5-11 courses
• 11-16 courses

Additionally, there are courses targeted towards specific groups:
• AAC
• Autism
• Unclear Speech
• Social, Emotional, and Mental Health needs

Please get in touch to discuss your requirements and we will work with you to provide the best training for you.

Communication Audit

Effective communication is at the heart of a successful learning environment. The Communication Audit has been designed to evaluate and enhance communication practices within schools, ensuring that all students, including those with speech, language, and communication needs (SLCN), have access to the support they require.

The purpose of this audit is to:

Assess current communication practices within the school setting, including interactions between staff, students, and families.
Identify strengths and areas for improvement to create a more inclusive and supportive environment for all learners.
Provide practical recommendations to enhance communication-friendly approaches across the school community.
Support staff in developing effective communication strategies that promote language development and engagement for all students.

The Communication Audit covers the following areas:

Introduction and purpose of the audit
Physical communication environment
Leadership and Management
Wave 1 provision – Universal
Wave 2 provision – Targeted
Wave 3 provision – Specific
Parental involvement

On completion, you will receive a RAG rated action plan to celebrate your success and support you to develop your practice across school

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Why choose One Education for Speech & Language Therapy for Schools?

All our therapists are registered with the Royal College of Speech & Language Therapists and the Health and Care Professions Council. We work collaboratively with schools, trusts, families and other agencies to deliver tailor-made solutions and holistic support. With years of experience supporting children with speech, language and communication needs, we can help you deliver the best outcomes for pupils.

It’s really important that we’re able to seek expert advice and guidance from One Education Speech and Language Therapists to make sure that we’re able to meet individual children’s needs and make sure the correct interventions and support is in place for them.

Vicky Cawley, SENCoStanley Grove Primary School

Speech & Language Therapy