Communication offer for professionals

Universal

Schools to secure continuing professional development
ICAN language development charts
National curriculum guidance on speech and language
Inclusion development programme
Communication Trust Self-Evaluation Framework for self-evaluation and training needs
ELKLAN Let's Talk Level 1 training available from the Blackpool Council SEND support team
‘Introduction to speech, language and communication’ video for support staff from Blackpool's Graduated Approach toolkit.
Access to the communication leads in schools meetings, held termly
Access to Blackpool classrooms that communicate toolkit
A range of recorded training modules available for all staff covering all aspects of communication and interaction on Blackpool's Graduated Approach toolkit
Basic BSL training, some charges may apply
Autism Education Trust Making Sense of Autism for Schools
Access to the North West Network Speech and Language information day

Advice from a speech and language therapist on appropriate interventions and approaches for teaching and learning
Advice about alternative, augmentative communication (AAC) available through Blackpool Council SEND support team
Access to Blackpool Classrooms that Communicate toolkit
Access to further information on alternative, augmentative communication (AAC) from the ACE Centre