Training
These accredited training courses are provided for any individual or groups of individuals (e.g. parents to teachers) who may be working along side children with speech and language difficulties. To request further information on any of these courses or to book contact Speech Train by using our online contact form.
- Makaton Training
Makaton is a unique language programme which may be used as either a systematic multi-modal approach for the teaching of communication, language and literacy skills. Or as a source of highly functional vocabulary for both the person with communication needs and their interactive partners.
- Elklan Accredited Workshops and Courses
These courses are aimed at teachers and teaching assistants that work closely with children who have communication difficulties. They aim to equip staff with the information and practical strategies to help them work more effectively along side these children. -
- Introduction to speech & language support in the classroom for teachers & therapists
- Accredited course for classroom assistants on speech & language support in the classroom (primary)
- Accredited course for pre-school assistants on speech & language support in the nursery
- Accredited course for teaching staff on supporting children with unclear speech (ages 3+)
- Further Accredited Workshops and Courses
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- Accredited course for classroom assistants on speech difficulties (Phonology)
- Accredited course for classroom assistants on Autistic Spectrum Disorder
- Practical Story-sacks course
The Story-sacks project aims to give all parents and carers the confidence to enjoy books and reading with their children. It also looks to promote reading activities which form the basis for future shared reading. It also explores how a Story-sack can develop language and literacy by providing activities, props, tapes and toys.