Communication offer for professionals, primary

Universal

Schools to secure continuing professional development
ICAN language development charts
National curriculum guidance on speech and language
A range of recorded training modules available for all staff covering all aspects of communication and interaction on Blackpool's Graduated Approach Toolkit
Access to The Communication Trust Self-Evaluation Framework for self-audit
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
Makaton training via NHS speech and language therapist payable by settings
Basic BSL training, some charges may apply
Autism Education Trust Making Sense of Autism for Schools

Access to initiatives such as Talking Partners, Talk Boost, Time to Talk, Socially Speaking
Elklan interventions and resources
Access to Blackpool Classrooms that Communicate toolkit

Advice from a speech and language therapist on appropriate interventions 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.