Exploring the role of speech and language therapy in children's centres
This policy seminar and specific interest group offered delegates an opportunity to:
- gain an overview of the role of speech and language therapy in children's centres from the perspective of the RCSLT, Central Government and other SLTs
- share good pratcice at strategic, operational and practitioner levels
- network and share ideas with other SLTs working across the UK in children's centres
Kevin Woods from the Department for Children, Schools and Families and John Bercow MP attended.
The Learning outcomes for the day were as follows:
- For participants to develop awareness and understanding of the role of SLTs in Children's Centres within the wider context of government policy and the profession
- For participants to develop awareness of different ways in which SLT departments have embraced the Children's Centres agenda at the strategic and operational levels
- For examples of good practice at the practitioner level to be shared and discussed
- For practitioner participants to discuss ways in which they might develop their practice and profile within Children's Centres
Sure Start Children's Centres - Kevin Woods - DSCFThe professional perspective Jane MacKenzie and Sarah Keegan - RCSLTResearch what we know Caroline Pickstone - Senior Lead, South Yorkshire Comprehensive Local Research network, University of Sheffield
Research what we know Veronica Sawyer - Freelance researcher, University of OxfordStrategic approaches to supporting children with SLCN needs within early years, Marie Gascoigne - RCSLT Trustee and Consultant
Grounding Children's Centres practise in Evidence - Alison Fuller Norfolk PCTJourney from SLT bubble to planet zog! - Nikki Joyce SLT, Middlesborough, Redcar and Cleveland Community ServicesResearching the most disadvantaged children - Debbie Hughes, Birmingham Children's Community speech and language therapy training and health promotion team coordinatorReady for School Emmie Payne Cook and Sally proctor SLTs