Speech and Language Training

Elklan Training

Talk About Town Ltd are trained to deliver various Elklan Courses. Elklan is a provider of quality training on all aspects of Speech and Language. The course is perfect for teachers and teaching assistants who want to learn more about how to support children with Speech, Language and Communication needs in the school environment. The course is recognised by the Department for Education and is accredited at either Level 2 or Level 3, so allows teachers and TAs to add to their continuing professional development. The course is extremely popular across the U.K. More information can be found at www.elklan.co.uk

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Speech and Language Support for under 5's

10 weekly two hour long tuition sessions with the Speech and Language Therapist, plus home study. This course focuses on language development in the early years.

Speech and Language Support for 5-11's

Speech and Language Support for verbal children with Autistic Spectrum Disorder

10 weekly two hour long tuition sessions with the Speech and Language Therapist, plus home study. This course focuses on supporting school age children with speech and language needs.

10 weekly two hour long tuition sessions with the Speech and Language Therapist, plus home study. This course focuses on supporting children with social communication difficulties.

In addition to Elklan training, Talk About Town Ltd can also offer a range of more informal training sessions, ideal for school INSET days or twilight sessions. There are many different topics that Talk About Town Ltd can deliver training on- please contact us for ideas or to discuss your requirements with one of our Therapists.

Hanen Training

Talk About Town Ltd are also Hanen Centre certified, and are trained to deliver the centre's "It Takes Two to Talk" programme. This programme is aimed at parents of children with language delay aged between 1 and 3 years old. Hanen training is well known and evidence based, and would be an excellent course to offer parents at nurseries and children's centres. More information regarding the Hanen Centre and Hanen training can be found at www.hanen.org