School aged training
We offer a range of training for schools to support all aspects of speech, language and
communication development.
Currently we are delivering this training online.
Please select the desired training and date on the booking form.
Alternatively please request bespoke training or additional dates for your setting by clicking here
An Introduction to Colourful Semantics
Find out about the importance of Colourful Semantics and how to use the approach to support understanding and sentence formulation both verbally and in written forms.
These workshops are 2 hours.
Who should attend: Workforce supporting school aged children (Teachers, Teaching Assistants, SENCOs)
Presenter: Sarah Kettlewell (Specialist Speech and Language Therapist)
Cost: £40
- Wednesday 29th April 10:00am – 12:00pm @ Zoom (online)
- Thursday 14th May 10:00am – 12:00pm @ Zoom (online)
- Request another date (please select this option on the booking form)
Supporting SLCN in Primary School
Find out how children typically develop their communication skills between 4-11 years, when to be concerned and practical strategies to support communication within the classroom.
These workshops are 2.5 hours.
Who should attend: All workforce supporting school aged children (Teachers, Teaching Assistants, SENCOs)
Cost: £40
Presenter: Laura Cooper (Specialist Speech and Language Therapist)
- Friday 1st May 9:30am – 12:00pm @ Zoom (online)
- Request another date (please select this option on the booking form)
An Introduction to Supporting Children to Understand Questions Using the Blank Level Scheme
Questions are complex language structures and are often misunderstood by children. In this course learn the developmental order of questions, how to identify a child’s Blank level of understanding and become familiar with strategies to support children to move to the next level of understanding
These workshops are 2 hours.
Who should attend: Workforce supporting preschool and school aged children (EY Practitioners, Teachers, Teaching Assistants, SENCOs)
Presenter: Laura Cooper (Specialist Speech and Language Therapist)
Cost: £40
- Monday 4th May 1:00pm – 3:00pm @ Zoom (online)
- Tuesday 2nd June 1:00pm – 3:00pm @ Zoom (online)
- Request another date (please select this option on the booking form)
Supporting Vocabulary Development
Having a good Vocabulary is vital to understanding, talking, reading and writing. Learn how vocabulary develops and strategies to support word learning at a class and individual level
These workshops are 2 hours.
Who should attend: Workforce supporting preschool and school aged children (EY Practitioners, Teachers, Teaching Assistants, SENCOs)
Presenter: Sarah Kettlewell (Specialist Speech and Language Therapist)
Cost: £40
- Wednesday 6th May 10am-12pm @ Zoom (online)
- Request another date (please select this option on the booking form)
An Introduction to Using Lego to Build Social Interaction and Communication Skills
Lego is a popular pastime. Learn how to use it to develop children’s social skills in an engaging yet structured way. It can be used to support turn taking, eye contact, giving and following instructions and many more skills
These workshops are 1.5 hours.
Who should attend: Workforce supporting preschool and school aged children (EY Practitioners, Teachers, Teaching Assistants, SENCOs)
Presenter: Sarah Kettlewell (Specialist Speech and Language Therapist)
Cost: £40
- Monday 11th May 1:00pm – 2:30pm @ Zoom (online)
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An Introduction to Using Visuals to Support Understanding and Spoken Communication
Visuals are a great way to encourage and support communication development. Learn how to use visuals within daily activities and routines to encourage communication and independent work completion
These workshops are 2.5 hours.
Who should attend: Workforce supporting preschool and school aged children (EY Practitioners, Teachers, Teaching Assistants, SENCOs)
Presenter: Laura Cooper (Specialist Speech and Language Therapist)
Cost: £40
- Tuesday 12th May 1:00pm – 3:30pm @ Zoom (online)
- Request another date (please select this option on the booking form)
An Introduction to Supporting Children’s Narrative Skills
Find out about how children develop their verbal story telling skills and how to use practical resources to encourage these skills to develop in targeted sessions and everyday situations
These workshops are 2 hours.
Who should attend: Workforce supporting preschool and school aged children (EY Practitioners, Teachers, Teaching Assistants, SENCOs)
Presenter: Laura Cooper (Specialist Speech and Language Therapist)
Cost: £40
- Tuesday 19th May 10:00am – 12:00pm @ Zoom (online)
- Request another date (please select this option on the booking form)
Supporting Speech Sound Development
Find out about typical speech development, the links with literacy skills and how to support young children who are unclear when talking
These workshops are 2 hours.
Who should attend: Workforce supporting preschool and school aged children (Preschool Practitioners, Teachers, Teaching Assistants, SENCOs)
Presenters: Laura Cooper & Sarah Kettlewell (Specialist Speech and Language Therapists)
Cost: £40
- Thursday 21st May 1:00pm – 3:00pm @ Zoom (online)
- Request another date (please select this option on the booking form)
Elklan Speech and Language Support for 5-11 yr olds
Learn how children typically develop their attention and listening, understanding, 
spoken language and social skills. Learners will gain practical evidence based strategies to support each area. A level 2 or 3 accreditation is available on the completion of a learning log.
This is a 3 part accredited course.
Who should attend: Workforce supporting school aged children (Teachers, Teaching Assistants, SENCOs)
Presenters: Laura Cooper (Specialist Speech and Language Therapist)
Cost: £277 including accreditation
- Friday 15th May, Friday 22nd May & Friday 5th June 9:30am-4:30pm @ Zoom (online)
I CAN Talk Boost KS1
What is Talk Boost? 
Talk Boost KS1 is a targeted intervention for 4-7 year old children with language that is delayed. The programme is delivered in primary schools by classroom teachers and teaching assistants and provides a structured programme that boosts children’s progress in language and communication by an average of 9 – 18 months after a ten week intervention.
Learning goals: Participants will develop the skills and knowledge to understand the rationale behind Talk Boost KS1, identify appropriate children, measure their progress and deliver the intervention successfully.
Who: Reception, Year 1 and Year 2 teachers and teaching assistants (schools typically send at least 1 class teacher and the 1 TA who supports that class)
Venue: It is likely that this will be an online workshop using ‘Zoom’. A link will be sent to you after booking.
Workshops are delivered by I CAN licensed trainers
The next training dates are:
- Session 1 – Wednesday 20th May 10am – 12:30pm, Session 2 – Friday 22nd May 10am – 12:30pm
Format of the training:
Session 1
9:15 registration/introduction to using Zoom as a platform for learning
9:30 start – Overview of speech, language and communication skills in relation to group intervention
10:30-11:00 break (full break offline)
11:00-12:00 – Identifying children for Talk Boost groups, and using the Talk boost Tracker to monitor progress
12:00-12:30 – Any questions (Trainer will stay online for individual questions)
Session 2
9:15 registration/recap of what was covered last session
9:30 start – How to carry out the Talk Boost sessions
10:30-11:00 break (full break offline)
11:00-12:00 – Parental involvement, Rating scales
12:00-12:30 – Any questions (Trainer will stay online for individual questions)
Cost: £80 per attendee or £160 per school (for 2 or 3 members of staff)
N.B. School who send staff on the training need to purchase the I CAN Talk Boost resources from I CAN https://ican.org.uk/training-licensing/i-can-programmes/talk-boost-ks1/