We Provide Speech and Language Therapy in Pre-Schools Primary Schools, Secondary Schools and Specialist Provisions

After many years of working in the NHS, we realised that when it comes to speech and language therapy, there is no ‘one-size fits all’; everyone’s needs are individual and what works for one child or one school might not necessarily work for another.

At Speech4Schools, we offer a flexible approach and take pride in the support we provide. No question is too silly, and nothing is too much trouble when it comes to making a difference to a child.

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How can we help you and your school?

Do you have pupils with SLCN? Speech4Schools is working in over 60 educational settings across Kent.

If you have pupils with Speech, Language and Communication needs (SLCN), we provide tailor-made and flexible support to suit your school’s needs.

Everything we do is tailored to ensure every penny goes towards addressing your school’s specific needs to create the changes you need and want to see.

Typically, we will come in and assess your pupils, and from this assessment, we will create unique written reports with progress targets. We will demonstrate specific tools and techniques to your staff that are relevant to your pupils' needs, and we can provide training when required. Your staff will be able to build on their skills and confidence to provide long-term support to your pupils.

All our therapists have enhanced DBS checks and safeguarding training, and we are fully insured.

Get in touch to chat about how we can help you and your school, either on the phone or by completing our enquiry form.

Tackling SLCN issues not only benefits the individual pupils but also the whole school. We help children to:

Clearly communicate their needs
Overcome frustration and reduce challenging behaviours
Better understand instructions, expectations and classroom routines
Improve social interaction and ability to make friends
Achieve their academic potential

What our clients say about us

"We are incredibly grateful for the outstanding support Zoe from Speech4Schools has provided to Milton Court Primary Academy. Her expertise and dedication have been instrumental in developing our speech and language provision across the school."
Louise Skinner, Assistant Headteacher for Inclusion and Safeguarding, Milton Court Primary Academy

Assessments & Target Setting

We will come into your school or educational setting and assess pupils you have concerns about, providing immediate, actionable reports. Each child will receive a practical school and home therapy plan, with clear, measurable targets and a demonstrated support programme. Our therapists will work closely with your staff to monitor progress, update targets, and supply new resources as needed.

Training

We offer a range of training options, including a series of online video presentations and bespoke in-house training opportunities. All our training is accessible to your entire staff. We believe it’s important that every member of your team is confident in supporting your pupils and children with their communication needs. Find out more here.

Resources

Our team of therapists can show you how to make the best use of the resources you already have in school, and we can recommend additional resources. We are always mindful of school funding and budgets, and will focus on helping you achieve the best value.

We also offer:

Regular Therapy Sessions – working directly with children in your setting

Help with Paperwork, Referrals and Applications

Parent Sessions

Ongoing Support

Find out more on our detailed Services page.

What happens first?

Once parental consent has been gained, our Speech4Schools therapist can assess your priority pupils without delay.

The parent is usually invited into pre-school or school, and this enables a detailed case history to be taken. The therapist also speaks at length to the class teacher to gain a real insight into their concerns about the child. The therapist will have a wide range of formal and informal assessments to help them accurately identify the child’s difficulties. The therapist can also observe the child in class or at play to learn more about their specific difficulties and the impact these have.

The assessment results would then be written up in a professional, yet user-friendly way. The findings would be shared with all involved verbally as well as in the form of a written report. The child then begins their therapy or intervention, and their progress is reviewed by the therapist at a set time.

Our professional reports and evidence can help support SENCos to apply for various things, such as High Needs Funding or EHCPs.

Parents reaction

"A huge thank you for the speech and language assessment. It is amazing and they really understand my child so well. I can't thank you enough!"
Parent comment to Janine Hewitt, Assistant Headteacher of Whitstable & Seasalter Endowed Church of England (Aided) Junior School

Parent Information

Why your school needs our help…

At Speech4Schools, we understand the struggles SENCos face, with SLCN difficulties affecting:

A child’s ability to learn
Social interaction and making friends
Joining in
Understanding and following instructions
How children thrive
Phonics and literacy development

You’ll already know that the impact of the pandemic means a SENCO’s growing caseload is increasingly complex.

We would like the opportunity to discuss how we can take the pressure off your team by providing early, targeted support. If we help your pupils now, it is likely to reduce the need for further interventions throughout a child’s school life, and this in turn can help school settings to save money.

Our Monthly Schools Newsletter

Every month, in our online newsletter, we share practical ideas and tools to help support the children in your school with their speech and communication. Each month has a new focus, and we provide easy to implement advice to help you encourage children and improve their communication skills.

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