The Link Speech & Language CPD

CPD UK-Accredited training for school staff

Our Link CPD Courses are expert-led speech and language training courses that enhance understanding of speech, language, and communication and provide practical tools to support both staff and students.

Courses are appropriate for all primary school staff, regardless of experience or whether or not you subscribe to one of our packages. They are particularly suitable for teaching assistants, teachers and SENCos.

I loved learning so intensely. I have learned so much about my role in this course and the fact that I feel more confident in my role and to be able to talk to others about SaLT too is amazing. No more imposter syndrome.

TA, Chartham Primary School

Why learn with us?

Flexible learning

We understand school life is busy, so our courses allow teachers and TAs to learn at their own pace, at a time convenient to them.

Accreditation

The courses are fully accredited by CPD UK. Upon successful completion of the course, the learner will receive a certificate.

Direct speech and language therapist support

Our tutors are all qualified speech and language therapists. They support participants throughout the course, providing feedback and tailored advice, to ensure that they get the most out of their learning.

Assignments that make a difference

Participants learn how to carry out skilled observations, get the best out of speech and language sessions and create the optimal environment for communication, all with a therapist on hand to support them.

What courses are available?

Each course starts with a short introductory, live webinar hosted by one of our speech and language therapist tutors. All of our tutors are on hand throughout the course to guide learning, mark assignments and facilitate discussion in the course forum.

Participants are encouraged to join the forum for their course to discuss learning points and classroom practice, and share their own observations, ideas, and questions with their peers and tutor.

On successful completion of the course participants will receive a certificate.

1: Introduction to Speech and Language

Participants will learn about:
- What is meant by speech, language and communication

- The impact of SLCN in school

- How to carry out skilled observations

- What support suits each child

- How to create a communication-friendly environment

This course is accredited by CPD UK

Start Dates: 11th November 2025, 13th January 2026

How long is each course?
Each course represents around 15-20 hours of training, taken across 8-10 weeks.

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2: Language Intervention

Participants will learn about:
- Which strategies to use for each child

- How to plan and deliver successful language interventions

- How to measure progress effectively

Participants can be entered on this course on successful completion of 1: Introduction to Speech and Language.

This course is accredited by CPD UK

Start Dates: 5th November 2025, 3rd March 2026, 21st April 2026

How long is each course?
Each course represents around 15-20 hours of training, taken across 8-10 weeks.

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Introduction to Speech and Language

The Introduction to Speech and Language module develops participants’ understanding of what is meant by ‘speech’, ‘language’ and ‘communication’ and how children acquire speech and language skills.

Participants will learn about the impact of SLCN on learning and how to create a communication-friendly environment within the classroom and wider school environment, so that all students, not just those with SLCN, can fully access their education. This course is accredited by CPD UK

£225+VAT (per participant)

Language Intervention

The Language Intervention course follows on from the introductory module, focusing on understanding language difficulties in an educational context.

Participants will learn about effective strategies to support the understanding and spoken language skills of children both within the classroom and across the school.
It also covers planning and delivering successful language interventions at targeted and specialist levels, and how to measure progress. This course is accredited by CPD UK

£225+VAT (per participant)

The biggest impact The Link CPD had on my own practice is my increased knowledge and confidence when supporting small group work or 1-1 interventions. The course has equipped me with a host of strategies to use when working with children, that I wouldn’t even have considered before. I would say that I have a sound knowledge of SLCN now and feel able to share this knowledge and advice with other members of staff with confidence

TA, Chartham Primary School