Specialist Spotlight: An Introduction to speech, language and communication needs (SLCN) (Primary)

Online

14 Oct 2024 (16:00 - 17:00)

Universal SEND Services

Online Units

Live Discussion

Join us for a FREE discussion exploring speech, language and communication needs in Primary settings.

The discussion will be hosted by Whole School SEND’s National Delivery Coordinator, Caroline Sutton-Reid, and everyone will be encouraged to join in, ask questions and share experiences. As such, content will be responsive but may cover some or all of the following themes:

the importance of speech, language and communication skills to learning, behaviour, social and emotional development, and mental health,
what typical speech, language and communication development looks like, and
how less well-developed speech, language and communication skills can affect learners in education settings and the wider world.

It’s a great opportunity to hear from an experienced specialist, network with colleagues from across the country, and share learnings.

The discussion builds on our online SEND CPD units, each one can be completed in under an hour. While everyone is welcome to take part in the session, delegates who have completed the corresponding unit content in preparation are likely to find the sessions particularly helpful.

Due to the interactive nature of these sessions, recordings will not be made available after the event.

Data Sharing: As this is a Department for Education (DfE) funded project, participants may be contacted by an external evaluator to measure the impact and success of the project. By participating in any of the webinars, live sessions or other activities you are providing consent by default to have your data shared and be contacted by the DfE and/or the external evaluators to support the evaluation process. If you do not want your data to be shared for this purpose please email: info@wholeschoolsend.com

Meet your trainer

Dr Susan Richards

Dr Susan Richards is a speech and language therapist with over 20 years’ experience working with children and families in early years, primary and secondary settings. During that time, she has combined her clinical role with a research career, most recently as a postdoctoral researcher at Cambridge University. She has been part of Speech and Language UK’s advisory team over the last five years and currently leads on projects focusing on supporting the Home Learning Environment in areas of disadvantage as well as contributing to strategic support for local authorities nationally in developing their speech, language and communication pathways.

Meet your trainer

Caroline Sutton-Reid

Caroline has worked in education since 2009 and has a passion for supporting learners with SEND. She took on the role of SENDCo and developed this working across multiple schools. Prior to taking on the role of National Delivery Coordinator for Whole School SEND, she worked as a Regional SENDCo (leading and coaching other SENDCos) for a large MAT.