Speech & Language Link has been helping schools for over 20 years with our award-winning online speech and language assessments, interventions, and training. We believe that high-quality, accessible and engaging professional development is key to implementing effective support. An investment with far reaching impact that rewards the whole school community. That’s why we have developed The Link Speech & Language CPD.
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, The Canterbury Academy
We have poured our passion, experience and expertise into the development of The Link Speech & Language CPD. These innovative online courses are written and delivered by our team of speech and language therapists enabling expert guidance and tailored individual feedback.
They are designed to offer primary school staff clear and comprehensive information to deepen their understanding of how to support and develop speech, language and communication skills in the classroom.
We understand school life is busy, so we have designed our platform to allow teachers and TAs to learn at their own pace, at a time convenient to them. The courses are fully accredited by CPD UK and represent around 15 hours of training, taken across 6-10 weeks depending on the pace of the individual learner.
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.
The Introduction to Speech and Language 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)
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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)
Check availabilityThe 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