Welcome
Developed in 2000 by Sue Hayden, specialist teacher and Emma Jordan, specialist speech & language therapist, Language for Learning is a Worcestershire joint health and education non-profit making project. It provides courses and resources for staff from Early Years to Secondary level and training and materials for trainers to deliver these courses within their own authorities.
Courses
Language for Learning courses are all led by a speech & language therapist and a specialist teacher providing a dual perspective and specialist knowledge. They have been written for all those working in mainstream schools, including speech & language therapists and other outside agencies. All courses support theory into practice through reflective tasks and aim to develop use of strategies at a universal and a targeted level. All courses are mapped on to the Speech, Language & Communication Framework (SLCF) and meet a range of competencies at both a universal and enhanced level. A participant handbook containing useful information and photocopiable materials to support strategy suggestions is supplied with each session. Language for Learning also provides tailor made courses to address specific needs.
Resources
Resources have been developed as a direct result of the requests made by our course participants and can be purchased through the Language for Learning catalogue.
Licensed Authorities
Language for Learning training is available throughout the UK but it is also possible to become a licensed authority so that you can deliver the training yourselves. Sue Hayden & Emma Jordan personally train pairs of trainers (one speech & language therapist, one specialist teacher) within authorities and provide the materials needed to deliver Language for Learning courses at all key stages.
Forthcoming Events
For information about current courses in participating authorities go to Licensed Authorities.
CONFERENCE
What works for Speech, Language and Communication Needs (SLCN)?
Keynote Speaker : Jean Gross, CBE, England's Communication Champion 2010-2011
Tuesday 26th June 2012
Pear Tree Hotel, Smite, Worcester.
Delegate cost £120.00
What's New?
Now available!
An essential resource for Secondary Schools from Award Winning authors Sue Hayden and Emma Jordan.
Language for Learning in the Secondary School employs the same easy-to-use format as the best-selling Primary version of this book but has been adapted to meet the specific needs of secondary school teachers. This indispensable resource is packed full of practical suggestions on how to support students with speech, language and communication difficulties.
Latest News
Stop the Press!
SEN Green Paper - Next Steps published
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Worcestershire present key note speech at at national conference!
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Worcestershire Joint Commissioning Unit win 'Shine a Light' award
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