1. RCSLT support Rosalind Rogers Chair of RCSLT council

2. How does RCSLT wish to support you? Associate membership £65.00 good value Web pages for support workers Online CPD Diary – demonstration and Q & A Networking solutions Support Workers’ Special Interest Groups Dedicated CPD team (phone + email) Grants to support CPD

3. What do you get for your membership? Access to the RCSLT CPD diary Bulletin and Supplement Insurance (Medical malpractice cover for associates who are engaged in the delivery of speech and language therapy and whose scope of practice is supervised by a qualified speech and language therapist) Associate members of other organisations pay COT: £93-125 CSP: £80 BDA: £72

4. What is the role of RCSLT in CPD? To enhance therapeutic practice through…..  setting standards  monitoring quality  supporting RCSLT members in meeting employer requirements (online CPD diary, CPD Toolkit, advice, e-learning opportunities)

5. RCSLT the key to success with CPD RCSLT Support - CPD Toolkit - CPD Online diary - Online Forum/FAQs - Telephone/email support - CPD opportunities Linked to NHS KSF CPD based on self assessment

6. Programme of CPD activities Vision: The RCSLT vision is to add value to the profession in supporting members with CPD opportunities that will be relevant at all stages of their career pathway. RCSLT sought members’ opinions on CPD through a questionnaire Programme will be based on members’ feedback and will be approved by the RCSLT Professional Development and Standards Board and RCSLT Council

7. Providing support… The RCSLT CPD toolkit Guidance includes.. Personal Development Plans Reflective writing Significant event analysis National Occupational Standards NHS KSF and CPD CPD and mentoring

8. Providing support and quality monitoring: The CPD diary Allows Support Workers to record CPD activity and reflections on learning Compatible with NHS KSF Allows RCSLT to  provide members with information on CPD activities  monitor no. hours and provide support to therapists/support workers if needed.  Target specific groups to provide views on policy and news

9. So, how do we attract you to work with your membership body? Council approved the Membership & Communication Board’s recommendation that the ‘Associate’ category should not be extended until more data had been collected on the number of support workers and their support needs. How do you and I make sure that RCSLT is a relevant, responsive, appropriate membership body for you?

10. Getting involved now The Professional Development and Standards Board at RCSLT is actively seeking an RCSLT member to represent support workers needs and views. Ideally this will be a support worker. Set up a support workers Special Interest Group in your area - £50 grant for RCSLT registered SIGs Write an article for Bulletin – let people know the value you are adding to SLT services

11. Over to you…. Q & A What are your burning questions?

12. Lunch 13.00 - 13.45