Services
To ensure we can offer a sustainable and effective service, EPIC Speech and Language Therapy has an expectation that ALL partner schools will engage with the following mandatory universal level elements of provision during the 2022-2023 academic year:
Autumn term
- Introduction to SLCN training for all new staff (and existing staff that are not yet on the training database)
- Blanks training for all new staff (and existing staff that are not yet on the training database)
- Information Carrying Word training for all new staff (and existing staff that are not yet on the training database)
- Lunch time supervisor training
Spring term
- Introduction to SLCN training for all new staff
- Blanks training for all new staff
- Information Carrying Word training for all new staff
- Lunchtime supervisor training for all new staff
Summer term
- Introduction to SLCN training for all new staff for all new staff
- Blanks training for all new staff
- Information Carrying Word training for all new staff
- Lunchtime supervisor training for all new staff
In addition to our mandatory universal elements, EPIC Speech and Language Therapy offer all our partner schools the following as part of their commissioned package:
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Assessment and/or Consultations
Each child’s needs will vary and so the assessment process will differ between children depending on their needs. However, a typical assessment process is likely to include classroom observations, formal assessment using standardised tests and/or informal assessments through play/discussions in addition to case history interviews with parents and teacher interviews. Where other agencies are involved (such as Paediatricians, NHS Speech and Language Therapists, CAMHS, Social Workers, Educational Psychologists etc.) the SALTs will liaise as appropriate. Following the assessment process, the Speech and Language Therapist will produce a comprehensive report detailing the assessment findings and, where applicable, recommendations for input within 21 working days of completing the assessment.
Multi-disciplinary Meetings
Where it is thought to be professionally appropriate and in consultation with the school, SALTs will attend multi-disciplinary meetings to discuss the needs and/or progress of the child. Please note, it is usually the case that the minutes taken by the school or lead agency will be the written feedback from such meetings.
Intervention
Where intervention has been recommended as a result of the assessment process, EPIC Speech and Language Therapy are able to offer ongoing therapeutic intervention sessions to our partner schools upon request (dependent on capacity). This may be delivered on an individual or group basis and is delivered by our team of assistants whilst being overseen by your link Speech and Language Therapist.
Universal Level Systemic Support Strategies
- EYFS, SEMH and LAC SALT screens
- Communication Friendly Environment audits (completed by link SALT and Communication Champion)
- Communication Champion supervision session
- Communication Champion network sessions
Staff Training
During the 2022-2023 academic year, EPIC Speech and Language Therapy are pleased to be able to offer the following training to ALL of our partner schools. Except for those that are included as part of your mandatory provision, these training courses are available upon request and will incur an additional cost if you do not wish to deduct some time from your commissioned package.
Introduction to Speech, Language and Communication (SLCN)
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Targeted audience |
Commitment |
Description |
Cost |
Delivery |
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Whole school training |
1x 2-hour webinar and completion of a knowledge quiz.
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This mandatory 2-hour webinar aims to improve the awareness and understanding of SLCN amongst ALL staff in schools so that they can identify red flag markers for SLCN in the pupils they work with. Universal level strategies that should be used across a school setting to support the range of SLCN pupils may experience are introduced and Communication Friendly Environments are explored. |
FREE to ALL partner schools |
Online (pre-recorded) |
The Blank Language Scheme
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Targeted audience |
Commitment |
Description |
Cost |
Delivery |
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All teaching and learning support staff
Wrap around care staff |
1x 1-hour webinar and completion of a knowledge quiz
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This mandatory 1-hour webinar aims to raise awareness of typical language acquisition through the introduction of The Blank Language Scheme: a language of learning model which allows us to compare a child’s verbal reasoning skills and understanding of abstract language with a model of typical acquisition to see if they are developing their language understanding and use in line with typical developmental norms. Following the course, staff will be better able to support a pupil’s reading comprehension skills as well as support them in the behaviour management. |
FREE to all partner schools |
Online (pre-recorded) |
Information Carrying Words
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Targeted audience |
Commitment |
Description |
Cost |
Delivery |
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EYFS and KS1 staff (also appropriate for KS2 staff should they wish to complete the course)
Wrap around care staff |
1x 45-minute webinar and completion of a knowledge quiz
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This mandatory 1-hour webinar aims to raise staff’s awareness and understanding of Information Carrying Words (ICWs); a word that carries meaning within a sentence/instruction. Following the course, staff will know how to assess a child’s current understanding of ICWs, how to support a child in developing their ICW understanding, and how ICW interventions can benefit other aspects of a child’s speech, language and communication development. |
FREE to all partner schools |
Online (pre-recorded) |
Lunchtime Supervisor Training
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Targeted audience |
Commitment |
Description |
Cost |
Delivery |
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All Lunchtime Supervisors |
1x 1hour webinar and completion of knowledge quiz
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This 1-hour webinar explores the role that lunchtime supervisors have in supporting speech, language and communication during the unstructured play opportunities pupils have at lunch time in schools. By the end of the webinar, delegates will recognise the need to model language and be aware of Blank levels when interacting with pupils, as well as know about language hotspots and how they can promote positive interactions between pupils through games and roleplay activities. |
FREE to all partner schools |
Online
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Communication Champion Training
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Targeted audience |
Commitment |
Description |
Cost |
Delivery |
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Communication Champions |
2 x 2 hour webinars and completion of a knowledge quiz |
Over the course of these 2 webinars, communication champions will learn all they need to know about what their role entails and what they can do to ensure their school becomes a communication friendly environment. They will be guided through the CFE audit, reminded about the communication chain and language pyramid and introduced to language hotspots; tiered vocabulary; and colourful semantics. |
FREE to all partner schools |
Online (pre-recorded) |
Communication Champion Network Sessions
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Targeted audience |
Commitment |
Description |
Cost |
Delivery |
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All Communication Champions |
1x termly 2-hour network session
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Each term, communication champions will have the opportunity to come together to share good practice, problem solve and be introduced to new initiatives. Each session will be hosted by EPIC SALT. |
1 session from your SALT package
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Face to Face |
Developmental Language Disorder (DLD)
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Targeted audience |
Commitment |
Description |
Cost |
Delivery |
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All teaching and learning support staff
Wrap around care staff |
1x 3-hour training session and completion of a knowledge quiz |
This 3-hour training session aims to improve the awareness and understanding of DLD which is the most prevalent speech and language need amongst school aged pupils and yet the least recognised. Through the training, delegates will learn how DLD can impact on a pupil’s learning as well as their social/emotional well-being and both universal and targeted level support strategies will be explored. |
1 session from your SALT package
OR
£200
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Face to Face |
Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) and SLCN
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Targeted audience |
Commitment |
Description |
Cost |
Delivery |
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All teaching and learning support staff
Wrap around care staff |
1x 3-hour training session and completion of a knowledge quiz |
This 3-hour training session aims to improve delegates’ awareness and understanding of the links between Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs and SLCN. Through the training, delegates will learn how SLCN can impact on a pupil’s social/emotional well-being and universal level support strategies will be explored. |
1 session from your SALT package
OR
£200
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Face to Face |
Autism Spectrum Disorder
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Targeted audience |
Commitment |
Description |
Cost |
Delivery |
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Teaching and learning support staff Wrap around care staff |
2 days or 4 half days |
This training course will be jointly delivered by EPIC Speech and Language Therapy and EPIC Educational Psychology. Delegates will learn about both the psychological and speech and language underpinnings of ASD and the impact these have on a pupil’s learning in school as well as their social and emotional wellbeing. Included in this course is a focus on ASD and its presentation in girls. |
TBC
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Face to Face |
Selective Mutism
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Targeted audience |
Commitment |
Description |
Cost |
Delivery |
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Teaching and learning support staff
Wrap around care staff |
1x 3-hour training session and completion of a knowledge quiz
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This 3-hour training session aims to improve the awareness and understanding Selective Mutism and the impact it has on a pupil’s ability to communicate in school. Through the training, delegates will learn how Selective Mutism can impact on a pupil’s social/emotional well-being and appropriate support strategies will be explored.
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1 session from your SALT package
OR
£200
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Face to Face |
Further to the training menu offered, EPIC Speech and Language Therapy Services can offer bespoke training packages as requested by individual partner schools. Please contact your link SALT to discuss any bespoke training needs in further detail.
ASD Pathway Assessment
EPIC Speech and Language Therapy are now able to offer ADOS2 assessments for children and young people on the ASD diagnostic pathway. Please contact us on info@epicleics.com for further information regarding this.
Functional Assessments and Positive Behaviour Support
New to 2022-2023, EPIC Speech and Language Therapy are now able to offer functional assessments for children and young people who are demonstrating behaviours of concern and formulate individual positive behaviour support plans. Please contact us on info@epicleics.com for further information regarding this.