‘For pupils, understanding and using the language provides access to the whole curriculum” National Curriculum in England September 2013 (DoE) 

There will be children in your setting that have speech and language needs, at least 2-3 in the average classroom. It is highly likely you need more therapy to meet the needs of these children, their families and your teaching staff.  I can provide you with a bespoke, tailor made package to meet the individual needs of your setting.

Experience tells me that children respond best to tailor made interventions provided by trained therapists who can support them, and the adults working with them, most effectively. Regular contact with a therapist is key to progress, not only during therapy but in generalising new skills into the child’s environment, both at school and at home.  I can work closely with NHS therapists to ensure maximum progress, and liaise very closely to contribute to Education and Health Care Plans.

What can I provide?

Staff (and parent) training sessions: Examples include - Helping teachers and teaching assistants to identify a child with Speech, Language and Communication Needs (SLCN); How to create a communication friendly classroom; How to support children with identified needs, e.g. poor vocabulary, word finding difficulties, speech sound difficulties, social communication difficulties, stammering etc.

Whole Class Support/Screening: For instance to identify children with SLCN, usually in EYFS, to then target support accordingly to ensure optimum progress.

Assessment, advice, targets and therapy for identified individual children or groups of children.

Perhaps you also need me to attend parents meetings or would like support for a specific project.  Anything is possible. 

I welcome enquiries from educational settings considering buying in Speech and Language Therapy.  I am very happy to discuss your needs and how I can meet them.

Rates

Prices are within the guidelines for the profession and are compatible with local area rates.  Fees are inclusive of VAT, admin and resources.

I offer part, whole and multiple day provision, as well as twilight sessions.

Please make contact to discuss rates.

Visits are based on your needs – as little or as much as you need.  Stated times are flexible.  Rates for multiple days and ongoing weekly visits can be negotiated directly at a reduced rate.

I have a full DBS check (updated annually), and up to date safeguarding and paediatric first aid training.