‼️Last chance to book‼️Please share with parents.
One-time special offer for parents! Our Let’s Talk with Under 5s course is now just £75 + VAT (usually £200 + VAT).
That’s a huge saving of £125 for practical, expert support you can start using straight away.
Delivered by a Speech and Language Therapist, this course will give you the confidence and strategies to support your child’s speech, language and communication at home.
Designed for parents of children from birth to five, you’ll learn simple, effective ways to boost communication through everyday interactions.
🗓️Starts next week - Wednesday 25th March at 7:00pm
Places are limited and this price won’t be repeated.
View course and book here 👇
https://t.co/SeReB9fV17
Fantastic meeting today with Henrietta Mclachlan from @ElklanTraining . They have a fantastic array of highly relevant speech and language therapy training and are a wonderful organisation.
New funded Level 5 apprenticeship options are now available for Teaching Assistants specialising in speech, language and communication needs (SLCN).
Includes:
- Speech, Language & Communications Leadership Programme (with HLCP award)
- Level 5 Specialist TA apprenticeship with Elklan Level 3 (5-11s or 11-16s)
Find out more 👇
https://t.co/4hqeZx0wVB
October HLCP courses are filling fast. Don’t miss out on this nationally recognised Level 4 qualification for TAs. #HLCP#TeachingAssistants Book Here👇
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Has there been an increase in the number of children at your school/setting with speech, language, and communication needs?
Every child deserves the right support. The HLCP Award gives TAs and EYPs the skills and recognition to lead on SLCN support across your setting.
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👉A nationally recognised qualification
👉Practical, setting/school-focused learning
👉Stronger collaboration with SENCOs and SaLTs/SLCN services
👉Better outcomes for children with SLCN
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1 in 10 children have SLCN - is your TA trained to support them?
The HLCP programme starts in October.
A Nationally Recognised Qualification for Teaching Assistants and Early Years Practitioners.
Book today 👇
https://t.co/DBM2eQfmsE
#SLCN#HLCP
Summer doesn’t have to mean a pause in your child’s learning. In fact, it’s the perfect time to build speech, language and communication through everyday fun.
👉Give time to talk
👉Keep chatting through daily routines
👉Read little and often
It’s not about doing more – it’s about making the most of the moments you already have.
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The EEF will commission an efficacy trial of CFHBS in early years settings, running in the 2026/27 academic year.
We’re proud to see CFHBS progressing to the next stage of evaluation, and continuing to support high-quality, evidence-informed CPD for childminders🙌
Read more here:
https://t.co/2uxxGuHLZp
Communication Friendly Home-based Settings (CFHBS) is an Elklan programme designed to equip childminders with the tools, strategies, and confidence to support children’s speech, language and communication.
The pilot evaluation found:
✅ High engagement (80% fully participated)
✅ Strong acceptability
✅ Perceived improvements in confidence, skills, and adult–child interactions
✅Gains in children's expressive vocabulary and changes in their own practice
From September, TAs on the Level 5 Specialist TA Apprenticeship can choose a Language and Literacy specialism, involving our Level 3 Speech and Language Support for 5–11s.
Read the full update on Twinkl Digest here:
https://t.co/JOdSVWdEBm
Just launched! We’re taking bookings for a new Language and Literacy specialism for our Specialist Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship, developed in partnership with @ElklanTraining! Join our next cohort starting 17th September 2025. Apply now! https://t.co/wxZjjL8L5q
🧸One small change. Big impact.
Elklan practitioner Rivca shares how adjusting play to match a child’s stage led to more language, less frustration & stronger connection. A powerful story 👇https://t.co/7k6BC4uDmq
NEW! Boost your skills with our CPD Workshops.
Flexible, practical support for Elklan-accredited practitioners working with children’s Speech, Language and Communication Needs (SLCN).
Special offer: £20 (usually £30).
Offer applies to workshops delivered in May, June, and July 2025. Promotion ends 18th May 2025.
More info and book 👇 https://t.co/dY6W6OqG8Y
#Elklan #SLT #Education #CPD #SEND #SpeechAndLanguage #TeacherTraining
Interactions happening during child initiated play today included lots of talk about colour mixing and some thoughtful descriptions of characters. Then they cleaned and tidied everything away independently. @WellesbourneSch@WellesBooks#communicationfriendlyspaces
We're proud to share this feedback from Tanith, Advanced Speech and Language Therapist, following her experience on our 10-week GLP course.
Thank you for sharing this, and for the incredible work you do every day 👇
Learn more and find upcoming course dates here:
https://t.co/XL3piZfzKL