Foundation Stage

We have a flexible approach to our training. All authorities offer six session courses which are run fortnightly over 12 weeks. Our Foundation Stage training is offered and can be accessed in two ways: as a six session course or as half or full day courses. For a half day session the Introduction is shortened and one of the other sessions is added. Once the Introductory session has been delivered all other sessions can 'stand alone'.

Introduction
Processing Instructions & Information
Understanding the Meaning of Words
Social Communication Skills
Activity Resource Trail
Collaboration

Key Stages 1 & 2

These sessions make up our Key Stages 1 & 2 Course which is run fortnightly over 12 weeks. For a half day session the Introduction is shortened and one of the other sessions is added. Once the Introductory session has been delivered all other sessions can 'stand alone'.

Introduction
Processing Instructions & Information
Understanding the Meaning of Words
Social Communication Skills
Activity Resource Trail
Collaboration
Structure & Rules
Memory & Language
Access to the Literacy Hour
Access to the Numeracy Hour
Providing Effective Support

Key Stages 3 & 4

These sessions make up our Key Stages 1 & 2 Course which is run fortnightly over 12 weeks. For a half day session the Introduction is shortened and one of the other sessions is added. Once the Introductory session has been delivered all other sessions can 'stand alone'.

Introduction
Processing Instructions & Information
Understanding the Meaning of Words
Social Communication Skills
Activity Resource Trail
Collaboration

Workshops

In addition to our standard courses we also have a range of one-hour workshops designed for conferences, staff meetings and cluster meetings. Choose from the following options:

Introduction to SLCN
Providing Visual Support
Visual Timetables
Task Management Boards
Developing Listening Skills
Developing Vocabulary
Using the Star Programme
Setting Up Social Communication Skills Groups
Questions Questions
Developing Maths Vocabulary

SENCO & TA Training

We also offer two courses tailor made for SENCos and TAs. These courses are packed full of information, identification tools and strategies to support SLCN. Each participant receives a canvas bag full of identification tools and resources and a handbook with back up photocopiables.

SENCO SURVIVAL
TA SURVIVAL

Whole School / Service Staff Training

Language for Learning provides courses for schools and education services throughout the UK. They are tailor made so that the appropriate training is received. Every session is presented by a speech & language therapist and a specialist teacher with experience working in schools with pupils at your key stage. All training sessions are interactive and provide a well balanced mixture of theory and practical suggestions. Course booklets accompany the courses and contain information and a large range of photocopiable materials to support practical application. Planning is incorporated into each session ensuring that a 'whole school' approach is developed.

Worcester

As we are based in Worcestershire many of our 'stand alone' half and whole day courses take place in Worcester. In addition to Language for Learning Courses we also host several popular national speakers including Maggie Johnson, Anna Branagan & Stephen Parsons, Sue Hayden & Emma Jordan, Alex Kelly and Judith Carey. These courses are advertised on our home page under 'Forthcoming Courses'.

Licensed Authorities

Our licensed authorities, Cornwall, Dudley, Kent & Solihull have their own programme of Language for Learning Courses. Please click on the Licensed Authorities tab to find out more.