Children’s Speech and Language Therapy
The Lodge
Kendray Hospital
Doncaster Road
Barnsley
S70 3RD
Telephone: 01226 434248
Swy-tr.barnsleyspeechtherapy@nhs.net
www.barnsleyspeechtherapy.co.uk
Elklan speech and language support for the 5 to 11s
An accredited training opportunity to develop knowledge and skills in speech,
language and communication
For professionals working with children 5 to 11 years
Run by the children’s speech and language therapy service
Target Audience: Teaching Assistants, Practitioners, Teachers and other
professionals working with children who are 5 to 11 years or children who have a
learning delay and are developmentally 5 to 11 years
Places available: The minimum number of participants is 8. The maximum number
is 12. Participants should plan to attend all 10 sessions.
Venue: The venue will be based in Barnsley
Time: Typically a 2 hour session each week for 10 weeks (dates do not fall in school
holidays)
Dates: Please see the main webpage for the start date for the course
What is the training like? This is accredited training. Successful participants gain
9 credits at either Level 2 or Level 3 (NVQ equivalent) via APT awards. The training
is informal and interactive. Participants have an electronic portfolio to complete
made up of weekly homework. This can often be done in their work setting.
Participants need to register an email address, either personal or work in order to
submit homework. Homework is marked by the Elklan certified course tutors.
Topics covered:
Chair: Ian Black
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What is communication?
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Understanding non-verbal communication, listening, attention and using
visual strategies
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Developing memory skills
Chief Executive: Steven Michael
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Modifying adult speech to help children understand language
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Understanding beyond simple sentences
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Encouraging expressive language development
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Promoting effective communication and social skills
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Supporting children with unclear speech
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Management of stammering
Cost: £252.50 per participant for the 10 week course.
Please note: this price may be subject to change should the accreditation body or Elklan increase their fees.
The change is usually small. The last annual increase was by £2.50
This includes the 2 hours of face to face classroom teaching per week, marking of
portfolios, the accreditation fee, the course manual and access to the Elklan web-site
for the duration of the course and for a time limited period afterwards. The web-site
has a wealth of ideas for support speech, language and communication skills.
How to apply: Places will be offered on a first come, first served basis. Complete
the application form on the website and email it to Deborah Newman, Clinical
Manager, Children’s Speech and Language Therapy at
Deborah.newman@nhs.net
100% of the most recent course participants (March 2015) rated the course
contents and course delivery as very good or excellent. All said that they had
improved or significantly improved in the effectiveness of their communication
with children and their ability to promote better communication skills in
children
Informal Enquiries to:
Chair: Ian Black
Deborah Newman Clinical Manager
Deborah.newman@nhs.net
Chief Executive: Steven Michael