Course listings

Phonological Awareness Assessment and Intervention

11/06/2025, Online

Join Dr Helen Stinger to examine the theory, evidence, and interventions for children with SSD. Understand how phonological awareness impacts vocabulary and literacy development and how phonological awareness develops in different language environments which informs assessment and intervention. Discover how SLTs can work collaboratively with parents and schools to improve phonological awareness.

Email: info@coursebeetle.co.uk
Tel: 01743 211 346
Visit: coursebeetle.co.uk/courses/phonological-awareness/

How To Assess the Language and Communication Needs of Young People with SEMH

17/06/2025, Online

Are you looking to deepen your expertise in assessing the communication and language needs of young people with SEMH challenges?

Many young people with SEMH also have SLCN which often goes unrecognised. Finding ways to identify and characterise any SLCN is important, but not always straightforward.

Discover ways to make the assessment process comfortable and empowering for young people while getting accurate results.

This course is available as a live course (via Zoom) or as a self-study option.

Presented by Melanie Cross, SLT.

Email: info@coursebeetle.co.uk
Tel: 01743 211 346
Visit: coursebeetle.co.uk/courses/assess-semh/

Paediatric Optimised Conversation Approach (POCA)

19/06/2025, Online

Learn how to implement coaching within your paediatric therapy sessions. POCA is an evidence-based conversational clinical approach which uses the principles of co-production. It enables the important adults in a child’s life to make informed and impactful decisions between sessions. This course is a combination of self-study and live online training.

Email: info@coursebeetle.co.uk
Tel: 01743 211 346
Visit: coursebeetle.co.uk/courses/poca/

Multiple oppositions and conventional minimal pairs – optimising outcomes for children with consistent phonological disorder/delay

24/06/2025, Online

Build on your current knowledge and skills with Dr Jill Titterington. Reflect on your current practice when selecting and delivering conventional minimal pairs (Weiner 1981) or multiple oppositions (Williams 2010) intervention approaches for children with consistent phonological disorder/delay. Review the current evidence base and discover how to monitor progress on an ongoing basis.

Email: info@coursebeetle.co.uk
Tel: 01743 211 346
Visit: coursebeetle.co.uk/courses/multiple-opposition-therapy/

Developmental Language Disorder: Assessment and Treatment in Clinical Practice

27/06/2025, Online

Around 7% of children & young people have a developmental language disorder (DLD). Joins us to consider the evidence- base and how it can be translated into daily practice to support the differential diagnosis of DLD through assessment. We examine target setting and selection of appropriate treatment approaches to support functional outcomes in everyday life with Carly Hatson, Specialist SLT.

Email: info@coursebeetle.co.uk
Tel: 01743 211 346
Visit: coursebeetle.co.uk/courses/dld/

Understanding and supporting attachment difficulties and complex trauma

01/07/2025, Online

Many children and young people who have SEMH have also experienced complex trauma which can affect their development and ability to interact effectively. Understand how attachment works and what happens when it is compromised. This course covers things we can all do and touches on specialist interventions.

This course is presented by Melanie Cross, SLT.

Email: info@coursebeetle.co.uk
Tel: 01743 211 346
Visit: coursebeetle.co.uk/courses/attachment/

Working with Speech and Language Disorders in a Bilingual Context

09/07/2025, Online

This masterclass with Dr Sean Pert, looks equitable assessment & treatment for children who speak two or more languages, and experience speech & language difficulties affecting both/all their languages. This evidence-based course examines this challenging but rewarding area, providing theory & how to apply this to professional practice. Discounts available for returners and students.

Email: info@coursebeetle.co.uk
Tel: 01743 211 346
Visit: coursebeetle.co.uk/courses/bilingual/

Cognitive Behaviour Therapy. Using CBT with clients with communication difficulties which impacts on their psychological wellbeing

08/10/2025, Online

Led by specialist MPC SLTs. In depth, 3-day course. Building skills using video examples, problem solving and practical exercises.

Core content includes:

• Using CBT to explore the psychological impact of stammering and supporting clients to develop ways of coping
• Identifying and working with Negative Automatic Thoughts (NATs)
• Setting up behavioural experiments
• Using CBT creatively with younger clients, with other needs and with parents

Visit website for 2025 training schedule

Email: mpc.training@nhs.net
Tel: 0203 316 8100
Visit: michaelpalincentreforstammering.org/tc-events/

Gestalt Language Processors Conference 2025

09/10/2025, Online

9^th, 10^th, 13^th and 14^th October 2025

The Speech Den is hosting an online conference over 4 days to include Dr Barry Prizant, Marge Blanc, Alex Zachos, Ali Battye, Julie Holmes, Cathy Shilling, and many more to reflect on the progress of our GLPs. Different topics being covered include more practical supports, parent/carers voices , child led sessions, sensory integration, whole school approach, multilingualism, supporting older children and YP, AAC supports for our GLPs, live Q and As  This is a build on knowledge from last year with new developments, with leading global experts. A ticket is for all 4 days and includes 6 month replay.

Email: enquiries@thespeechden.com
Tel: 07876 537213
Visit: registration.glpconference.co.uk/glp25

Speech CEN North East (SCENNE) at 20

03/11/2025, Geoff Cook Suite, Durham Cricket, Seat Unique Riverside, Chester-Le-Street, DH3 3QR

To mark 20 years as a thriving group, SCENNE (Speech CEN North East) are hosting a day to learn, network and reflect on SSD. Guest speakers include:

– Dr Jill Titterington
– Prof Joanne Cleland
– Mikey Akers (founder of Mikey’s Wish Foundation)
– Shonette Bason (award-winning author)

EARLY BIRD rates are available until the end of June 2025. Book/reserve your place now to take advantage.

Email: info@coursebeetle.co.uk
Tel: 01743 211 346
Visit: coursebeetle.co.uk/courses/speech-cen-north-east-symposium-at-20/

smiLE Therapy Training Day One & Day Two Training

06/11/2025, Live online training

6^th, 7^th November and 10^th, 11^th November 2025, 9-12 each morning.

Innovative 10-step therapy teaching functional communication, social skills and skills for life, in real settings for students who are Deaf, have DLD, Learning Difficulties, Down Syndrome, Physical Disability. Also teaching functional communication for some Autistic students, where criteria apply, where therapy is delivered in a neurodiverse-affirming way. For ages 7 to 25.

Clear visible outcome measures, empowering parents & generalisation integral. For SLTs & Teachers. Loved by students, parents, practitioners, managers, SENCOs, OFSTED. Now named on EHCPs.

Email us to book a place or to enquire about bespoke training for your Team.

FREE x1 hour Taster session online. For you, your NHS Trust, CEN, University, Special School or College, Local Authority, Independent Practice. Email us.

Email: info@smiletherapytraining.com
Visit: www.smiletherapytraining.com/

Elklan Specialist Training Package to deliver courses to staff supporting children and adults using AAC

21/11/2025, Online

This course equips SaLTs to provide accredited training to staff supporting users of AAC, including power-based and person-based communication aids. It covers all you need to run the course, ‘Supporting Children and Adults using AAC’. Presented by the author, Andrea Lee. £240 pp ex VAT

21^st & 28^th November 2025 – 9am-2pm each day

Email: michelle@elklan.co.uk
Tel: 01208 841450
Visit: www.elklan.co.uk/Training/Tutors/Specialist_Training_Pack_-_AAC

Hanen’s Certification Workshops

Various dates, Live online training

At The Hanen Centre’s various trainings, SLTs and early intervention professionals will learn to engage, support and coach parents or educators to develop skills to effectively foster young children’s early language, social communication and literacy development within natural, everyday activities.

Please browse our upcoming evidence-based workshop dates:

It Takes Two to Talk®
Working with parents of children with language delays

https://hanen.org/workshops/it-takes-two-to-talk/2025-07-21-online

https://hanen.org/workshops/it-takes-two-to-talk/2025-09-10-online

More Than Words®
Working with parents of autistic children

https://hanen.org/workshops/more-than-words/2025-07-14-online

Learning Language and Loving It™
Working with Early Years Educators

https://hanen.org/workshops/learning-language-and-loving-it/2025-07-02-online

https://hanen.org/workshops/learning-language-and-loving-it/2025-07-15-online

To view all workshop types and dates please visit: https://hanen.org/workshops

Email: workshops@hanen.org
Tel: 1-416-921-1073
Visit: hanen.org/workshops?utm_source=Paid&utm_medium=RCSLT&utm_campaign=June

Virtual AAC Training with Tobii Dynavox

Various dates, Online via Zoom

Join us for a series of expert-led virtual training sessions covering a wide range of topics, from AAC implementation strategies to deep dives into Tobii Dynavox and Boardmaker products. Discover practical tips for using our solutions at home, in school, clinics, and beyond. Plus, we’ll introduce you to some valuable resources to support your users in their AAC journey.

Tobii Dynavox is a leading developer and supplier of Assistive Communication solutions to help people with communication and mobility challenges live more meaningful lives. We envision a world where everyone can communicate, empowering people with disabilities to do what they once did or never thought possible.

Learn more and register today.

Email: sales.uk@tobiidynavox.com
Tel: +44 (0)114 481 00 11
Visit: uk.tobiidynavox.com/blogs/live-training/tagged/virtual+english-uk

ARC’s Study Series for Support Workers and SLTs supporting SLTA’s: (ARC = Appreciative Reflective CPD)

Various dates, Online via Zoom or Teams

SUPERVISING AND SUPPORTING SLTA’s IN THEIR ROLE IN THE TEAM – FEB 21^st

• RCSLT Framework
• Core & Role related Competencies
• Learning Model

ASSISTANTS STUDY DAY: DEVELOPING IN YOUR ROLE – JUNE 6^th

• RCSLT SW Framework
• Competencies
• Work Based Learning

Led by Ruth Howes author of Reflective Supervision in SLT

Whole Team Together/Bespoke & Consultancy on request

Clinical Skills training– Early Language, Play, Wholistic/Gestalt

Email Ruth or go to WEBSITE

Email: arcsupervision@gmail.com
Tel: 07827368259
Visit: arc-academy.com/

Elklan Total Training Packages to deliver Speech and Language Support courses to practitioners – 2025 and 2026 courses

Various dates, Online 2-5pm each day

These courses equip SaLTs and teaching advisors to provide accredited training to practitioners in a range of settings. Each Total Training Package covers all you need to run the course. Courses cost £530 pp ex VAT.

0-3s – 16^th -19^th June 2025

3-5s –  10^th-13^th November 2025

5-11s – 9^th-12^th June, 17^th-20^th November 2025

11-16s –  17^th-20^th November

Post 16s – 9^th-12^th June (11am-12am & 3pm-5pm)

SLD  –  2^nd-5^th March 2026

Autistic Pupils -10^th-13^th November

Complex Needs – 4^th-7^th November

Email: michelle@elklan.co.uk
Tel: 01208 841450
Visit: www.elklan.co.uk/Training/Tutors/#Tutor

Management Training Study Series from ARC, Management Toolkit, Supporting Assistants and Mindful leadership (ARC = Appreciative Reflective CPD)

Various dates, Online via Zoom or Teams

June

SUPERVISING AND SUPPORTING SLTA’s IN THEIR ROLE IN THE TEAM

RCSLT Framework

Core & Role related Competencies

Learning Model

MINDFUL LEADERSHIP

Becoming a Mindful Leader

Management Toolkit for SLT’s

Developing people

Managing by Objectives

Change Management

Also

ASSISTANTS STUDY DAY: DEVELOPING IN YOUR ROLE September

Led by Ruth Howes author of Reflective Supervision in SLT

Whole Team Together/Bespoke & Consultancy on request

Email Ruth or go to WEBSITE

Email: arcsupervision@gmail.com
Tel: 07827368259
Visit: arc-academy.com/

Maggie-Lee Huckabee Swallowing Rehabilitation: From peripheral to central modulation

Various dates, Online or Leicester

In very few areas of clinical practice is the rate of change moving as rapidly as in dysphagia diagnosis and management. The next years promise to bring about enormous changes in how we understand swallowing neurophysiology and manage patients with neurogenic swallowing impairment. From greater precision in diagnostic specificity to far greater options in rehabilitative approaches, the skilled clinician will struggle to stay abreast and provide optimal care. it is an exciting time to work in this area. However, maintaining a solid foundation for this growth is critical.

14-15 October 2025 – Online
£370 per place

16-17 October 2025 – Leicester
£360 per place

Email: customerservices@trainingmadeeasy.org
Tel: 07599248215
Visit: trainingmadeeasy.org/dysphagia-online

Supervision Training – Advanced/Clinical/Group/Peer/Supportive – ARC Supervision’s Online Program (ARC – Appreciative Reflective CPD)

Various dates, Online via Zoom or Teams

June

CLINICAL SUPERVISION IN SLT

Strengthening your toolkit

September

THE EXPERIENCED CLINICAL SUPERVISOR

Journey into Advanced Supervision

LEADING GROUP SUPERVISION

A Different Skillset

PREVENTING BURNOUT

Supportive Supervision

October

PEER SUPERVISION

Making it work

Also

ASSISTANTS STUDY DAY September

Whole Team/Bespoke & Consultancy on request

Led by Ruth Howes author of Reflective Supervision in SLT

Email Ruth or go to WEBSITE

Email: arcsupervision@gmail.com
Tel: 07827368259
Visit: arc-academy.com/

The Experienced Clinical Supervisor, Clinical Supervision and SLT Management Training – ARC Supervision’s Supervision and Management series

Various dates, Online via Zoom or Teams

Coming up in September

THE EXPERIENCED CLINICAL SUPERVISOR

A Journey into Advanced Supervision

Also

June

• Supervising and supporting SLTA’s in their role in the team
• Management toolkit for SLT’s

September

• Leading group supervision
• Preventing burnout – Supportive Supervision

October

• Peer supervision
• Clinical Supervision in SLT

Whole Team/Bespoke & Consultancy on request

Led by Ruth Howes author of Reflective Supervision in SLT

Email Ruth or go to WEBSITE

Email: arcsupervision@gmail.com
Tel: 07827368259

SCRIPTS Framework: Exploring Individual Language Routes in ASD (Wholistic/ Gestalt/ Analytical). What Works? (EBP) ARC Academy’s Therapy Series

Various dates, Online via Zoom

SCRIPTS – July 11

Supporting Communication through Real-life Interactive Play – Therapy Strategies

A wholistic EBP approach to communication assessment, planning & facilitation

Individual Routes

GLP Friendly

Sampling & Profile

Devising a Therapy Map

Planning Directions

Supports/Opportunities

Coming up

Facilitating Focus – Exploring attention in early years

Story Based Language Therapy

Blank and Beyond – Blank Language Framework

Email Ruth or see the WEBSITE

Email: arcsupervision@gmail.com
Tel: 07827368259
Visit: arc-academy.com/slts-and-sltas-therapy-skills-series/