Embedding speech, language and communication in workforce development The Communication Trust Better Communication Conferences Autumn 2011

Workforce development context TDA SEN initial teacher training modules Inclusion Development programme LA and PCT training TDA Advanced skills teacher M-level units Every Child A Talker NASEN-SSAT SEND SENCO training Established training providers eg Elklan; I CAN; Language for Learning YJ initiatives

Developing the Speech, Language and Communication Framework Units on the Qualifications and Credits Framework Mandatory unit in Children’s workforce Diploma Level 3 CPD Award

The SLCF Framework which sets out, at 4 stages, skills and knowledge about speech, language and communication and SLCN Available as an online self-evaluation tool Signposts to existing training and CPD opportunities

Developing units of Qualification Support speech, language and communication development Support children and young people’s speech, language and communication skills Support positive practice with children and young people with SLCN Work with parents, families and carers to support their children’s speech, language and communication development Understand the speech, language and communication needs of children and young people with behavioural, social and emotional difficulties Support the speech, language and communication development of children who are learning more than one language

Children and Young people’s workforce diploma PathwayMandatory unitsOptional bank Early yearsEYMP 5 - Support children’s speech, language & communication Positive practice for SLCN Work with parents to support SLC SLCN and BESD Children learning more than one language Learning development and support services Support SLC development Support SLC skills Positive practice for SLCN Work with parents to support SLC SLCN and BESD Children learning more than one language Social care

Brand new Level 3 CPD Award! Working closely with City and Guilds Level 3 continuing professional development award: Supporting Children and Young People’s Speech, Language and Communication Launching on October 1 st Learners complete 3 units – 2 mandatory and 1 optional Training providers need to be linked to a C&G approved centre Suitable for anyone across children’s workforce

1 optional unit 302- children with more than one language SLCN SLCN and BESD working with parents 2 mandatory units 300 Support SLC development 301 Support children and young people’s SLC skills

For more info... EYMP 5 materials are at: For more information on the level 3 award: Look at the City and Guilds website later this month Contact Eve Wagg at TCT: