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How to Support Children’s Language in the Early Years
08/12/2022, Online
Update on current evidence base for supporting children’s language & communication skills in the early years. Overview of the effectiveness of different techniques & interventions to improve language & communicative development in preschool children. Develop your critical appraisal skills to interpret research evidence so you’ll be confident that the interventions they choose are likely to work
Email: info@coursebeetle.co.uk
Tel: 01743 211 346
Visit: coursebeetle.co.uk/early-years-language-dec-22-online/
Understanding & supporting attachment difficulties & complex trauma; how they affect children’s development & communication skills
17/01/2023, Online
Develop your understanding of how attachment and trauma can affect children’s lives; their development, behaviour and their communication skills. This course covers things we can all do and touches on specialist interventions as well as showcasing evidence-based ways to support these children and young people.
Email: info@coursebeetle.co.uk
Tel: 01743 211 346
Visit: coursebeetle.co.uk/attachment-trauma-jan-2023-online/
Clinical Analysis, Treatment & Management of Cerebral Palsy – A Multidisciplinary Approach
24/01/2023, Online
For PTs, OTs and SLTs who work with children & young people with cerebral palsy. Presented by a multidisciplinary therapy team & video-based clinical cases of all classifications of CP will be presented to reflect an MDT approach. WHO’s ICF framework is central to clinical reasoning & treatment planning. 24/01/23 to 26/01/23 from 9:30 to 12:30 each day.
Email: AnneC@cerebralpalsycymru.org
Tel: 02920 522600
Visit: www.cerebralpalsycymru.org/for-professionals
Paediatric Tracheostomy: Best practice approaches for children needing support with communication and feeding
24/01/2023, Online
A greater number of patients require more invasive interventions such as a tracheostomy & ventilation. Delves into impact on development, communication & feeding & best ways to support the whole needs of patients pre-operatively, acutely & at home. We’ll explain procedures, people & equipment that you may come across when working with patients. Special rates for returners and students.
Email: info@coursebeetle.co.uk
Tel: 01743 211 346
Visit: coursebeetle.co.uk/paediatric-tracheostomy-jan23/
Paediatric Tracheostomy: Best practice approaches for children needing support with communication and feeding
24/01/2023, Online
A greater number of patients require more invasive interventions such as a tracheostomy & ventilation. Delves into the impact on development, communication & feeding & the best ways to support the whole needs of patients pre-operatively, acutely & at home. Explains procedures, people & equipment that you may come across when working. We can offer special rates for returners & students.
Email: info@coursebeetle.co.uk
Tel: 01743 211 346
Visit: coursebeetle.co.uk/paediatric-tracheostomy-jan23/
Clinical Analysis, Treatment & Management of Cerebral Palsy – A Multidisciplinary Approach – £195 per person
24/01/2023, Online
For qualified PTs, OTs & SLTs who work with children & young people with cerebral palsy. Presented by multidisciplinary team & video-based clinical cases of all classifications of CP presented to reflect an MDT approach. WHO’s ICF framework is central to the clinical reasoning & treatment planning in the course. You’ll be expected to contribute to discussions around video-presented clinical cases
Email: AnneC@cerebralpalsycymru.org
Tel: 02920 522600
Visit: www.cerebralpalsycymru.org/for-professionals
Working with children & young people with complex differences in learning + communication – GOSH Neurodisability Team
25/01/2023, Virtual Delivery – Zoom
Webinar 1: Foundation Skills in Communication: Preference and Choices – what’s the difference & why does it matter? Explore development of core skills “preferences” & “choices” for CYP with complex differences in learning & communication profiles; gives an understanding of these skills including how children can express preferences & increasing confidence in assessment & intervention selections.
Email: eventsSLT@gosh.nhs.uk
Visit: courses.gosh.org/event/NDS_Webinars
Hanen It Takes Two to Talk® Certification Workshop
25/01/2023, Online
25-27 January, 9am-5pm every day. Gain an evidence-based framework for coaching parents of young children with language delays to facilitate their child’s language development during everyday interactions and activities. You receive a licence to offer the It Takes Two to Talk Program and to use It Takes Two to Talk materials in your 1:1 parent coaching sessions.
Email: workshops@hanen.org
Visit: www.hanen.org/Professional-Development/It-Takes-Two-to-Talk%C2%AE/2023-Jan-25?tz=UTC
Working with children & young people with complex differences in learning + communication.
25/01/2023, Virtual Delivery – Zoom
Webinar 1: Foundation Skills in Communication: Preference & Choices – what’s the difference & why does it matter?
Explore development of core communication skills for CYP with complex differences in learning & communication profiles; gives an understanding of the skills including how children can express preferences & choices to increase confidence in assessment & intervention selections.
Email: eventsSLT@gosh.nhs.uk
Visit: courses.gosh.org/event/NDS_Webinars
WORK IN AUS/NZ – FREE WEBINAR FOR SLT’s!
01/02/2023, Online (Webinar)
Healthcare Abroad FREE Webinar about working as an SLT in Australia and New Zealand! Lasts approximately 1 hour and there will be a live Q+A at the end. Healthcare Abroad free webinar covers:
• Australia + New Zealand
• How to transfer your SLT licence
• Job roles available
• Level of experience required
• Popular visas and locations
• Information about our FREE service
Email to receive the register link
Email: info@healthcare-abroad.com
Working with children & young people with complex differences in learning + communication.
09/02/2023, Virtual Delivery – Zoom
Webinar 2: Looking + Communication – what to look for & what might these observations mean? Role of vision in context of communication, equips participants with: what information about eyes & vision may be available from other sources; describe how a child can/cannot use vision to support play, learning & communicating; practical assessment approach to assessing functional vision skills
Email: eventsSLT@gosh.nhs.uk
Visit: courses.gosh.org/event/NDS_Webinars
Working with children & young people with complex differences in learning + communication – GOSH Neurodisability Team
09/02/2023, Virtual Delivery – Zoom
Webinar 2: Looking + Communication – what to look for & what might these observations mean? Role of vision in context of communication, equips participants with: knowledge as to what information about eyes & vision may be available; a way to describe how a child can/cannot use vision to support play, learning & communicating; a practical assessment approach to assessing functional vision skills
Email: eventsSLT@gosh.nhs.uk
Visit: courses.gosh.org/event/NDS_Webinars
Evidence based service delivery for children with Speech Sound Disorder
01/03/2023, Online
This course will consider evidence about the nature and prevalence of children with Speech Sound Disorder, focussing on different presentations mapped onto a theoretical model. It provides an overview of the evidence base relating to different interventions to address each sub-type, and consider evidence from a RCT about optimum timing of interventions, to aid prioritisation within services.
Email: info@coursebeetle.co.uk
Tel: 01743 211 346
Visit: coursebeetle.co.uk/evidence-based-ssd-mar-2023/
Evidence based service delivery for children with speech sound disorder
01/03/2023, Online
This course will consider evidence about the nature and prevalence of children with SSD, focussing on different presentations mapped onto a theoretical model. It provides an overview of the evidence base relating to different interventions to address each sub-type, and consider evidence from a RCT about optimum timing of interventions, to aid prioritisation within services.
Email: info@coursebeetle.co.uk
Tel: 01743 211 346
Visit: coursebeetle.co.uk/evidence-based-ssd-mar-2023/
Assessment and Management of Speech Difficulties in Children with Cleft Palate and other Craniofacial Conditions
02/03/2023, Virtual Delivery – Zoom
Cleft and Craniofacial Speech and Language Therapists from Great Ormond Street and Broomfield Hospitals – Aimed at NHS and independent speech and language therapists who work with children and young people presenting with articulation and communication difficulties related to cleft palate and/or other craniofacial conditions. Price: £240 *Early bird price of £200 if you register before 31st Jan*
Email: eventsSLT@gosh.nhs.uk
Visit: courses.gosh.org/event/assessment_and_management_of_speech_difficulties_in_childr en_with_cleft_palate_and_other_craniofacial_conditions_02032023
Paediatric Videofluoroscopy Swallow Study for the SLT (GOSH)
09/03/2023, Virtual Delivery – Zoom
Aimed at dysphagia-trained SLTs interested in further developing skills in paediatric VFSS. Delegates attending the course will have previous experience in analyzing studies. Presentations – rationale and benefits of VFSS; referral guidelines; benefits/challenges of a standardized approach; analysis, interpretation & management. Early bird fee of £50 until 31 Dec. Increases to £60 from Jan
Email: eventsSLT@gosh.nhs.uk
Visit: courses.gosh.org/event/paediatric_videofluoroscopy_swallow_study_for_the_slt_gosh_09032023
smiLE Therapy Training Day 1 & 2
09/03/2023, Live Online Training
9th & 10th and 13th & 14th March 2023, 9-12 each morning. Innovative 10-step therapy teaching functional communication and social skills in real settings for clients with Deafness, Autism, DLD, Learning Difficulties, Down Syndrome, Physical Disability. For ages 7 to 25. Outcome measures, empowering parents & generalisation integral. For SLTs & Teachers. Email for bespoke training.
Email: info@smiletherapytraining.com
Visit: www.smiletherapytraining.com/
Paediatric Videofluoroscopy Swallow Study for the SLT (GOSH)
09/03/2023, Virtual Delivery – Zoom
Aimed at dysphagia-trained SLTs interested in developing their skills in paediatric VFSS. Delegates will have experience in analysing studies. Presentations will include rationale & benefits of VFSS; referral guidelines; benefits/challenges of a standardised approach; analysis, interpretation & management including the normal & abnormal swallow. Early bird fee of £50 until 31 Dec. £60 from 1 Jan
Email: eventsSLT@gosh.nhs.uk
Visit: courses.gosh.org/event/paediatric_videofluoroscopy_swallow_study_for_the_slt_gosh_09032023
VOCAL MENDING & EXTENDING: Practical exercises from singing, spoken voice teaching & voice therapy for working with voice clients
15/04/2023, Elmslie House, 8 Avenue Rd, Malvern WR14 3AG
Suitable for speech/language therapists, singing and spoken voice teachers – a rare opportunity to actually experience techniques from all these fields, and to explore what might be relevant for your own practice. Includes written material/references Saturday April 15 2023 Malvern, Worcs. £95.00. Christina Shewell (SLT/Voice teacher) Luise Horrocks and Bryan Husband (Singing teachers)
Email: husbandbee@gmail.com
Tel: 07791 700976
SOFFI® : Supporting Oral Feeding in Fragile Infants
08/06/2023, Glasgow
Dr Erin Ross, of Feeding Fundamentals, integrated approach to supporting oral feeding in preterm and medically complex infants is relevant for SLTs, doctors, nurses and other therapists working with babies with dysphagia both in the NICU and community settings. It will cover evidence-based information, assessment and intervention strategies and has been highly praised by previous UK delegates.
Email: info@therapy-links.co.uk
Tel: 07719 109 656
Visit: www.therapy-links.co.uk/training/p/supporting-oral-feeding-in-fragile-infants-soffi-glasgow-june-2023-kbcs3
Dysphagia for Speech & Language Therapists
23/11/2023, REACH Events Derby, Main Hall, Riverside Court, Derby, DE24 8HY
Review of physiology in context of innervation & muscular anatomy & focuses on improving clinical skill of inferring pharyngeal physiology from clinical & neurophysiologic findings. Discuss diagnostic practices with videofluroscopy & how the diagnosis can be refined by inclusion of other techniques, including endoscopy, pharyngeal manometry & electromyography. Fee: £340 CPD: 14.5 hrs
Email: uhdb.ncore@nhs.net
Tel: 01332 254679
Visit: www.ncore.org.uk/Home
Clinical Supervision in SLT & Reflective Practice training
Various dates, Online via Teams/Google Classroom
Reflective Practice; Through the Looking Glass. Clinical Supervision in SLT – reflective, strengths, sf approaches & toolkit. Offered by ARC (Appreciative Reflective CPD) for supervision & workshops, webinars on self-development, leadership, clinical supervision. For SLTs & SLTAs. Led by Ruth Howes author of Reflective Clinical Supervision in SLT; Strengthening your supervision skills
Email: arcsupervision@gmail.com
Tel: 07827368259
Visit: www.arc-academy.com
CPD Webinar Series & Workshops (Self Development/Leadership topics) offered by ARC (Appreciative, Reflective CPD)
Various dates, Online via Teams/Google Classroom
WEBINARS based on frequent themes in SLT supervision (time management, resilience). ASSOCIATED SKILLS WORKSHOPS (Positive Psychology; Mindful/Appreciative/Strengths based approaches) SLTA training program available. ARC CPD (self-development, leadership, supervision) for SLTs & SLTAs. Ruth Howes author of Reflective Clinical Supervision in SLT; Strengthening your supervision skills (Routledge)
Email: arcsupervision@gmail.com
Tel: 07827368259
Visit: www.arc-academy.com
Noala Club
Various dates, Online
The Noala Club is a free monthly online session during which our speech and language
community gathers to discuss a specified topic between practitioners, evidence based. Noala Club counts as a CPD activity. Led by Sharon Baum, Noala Clinical Director and MA, CCC- SLP, where we will be discussing Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC). Join us, meeting professionals from around the world
Email: contact@noala.co
Visit: us5.list-manage.com/contact-form? u=561ca6faf6e4e86c1fdf2d828&form_id=7417f4045518886d777362cd7e06f0e0
CPD Seminars & Workshops (Supervision/Self Development/Leadership) offered by ARC (Appreciative, Reflective Conversations & CPD)
Various dates, Online via Teams/Google Classroom
CPD SEMINARS based on SLT supervision needs (Time to Think (Nancy Kline), time/energy, resilience) ASSOCIATED SKILLS/LEADERSHIP WORKSHOPS (Positive Psychology; Mindful/Appreciative/Strengths based approaches) SLTA training & E Modules ARC CPD (self-development, leadership, supervision) for SLTs & SLTAs. Ruth Howes, Reflective Clinical Supervision in SLT; Strengthening Supervision skills author
Email: arcsupervision@gmail.com
Tel: 07827368259
Visit: www.arc-academy.com
Elklan Total Training Packages– to deliver Speech and Language Support 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. £510 pp ex VAT. 3-5s – 3rd-9th March 5-11s – 17th-23rd March 11-16 – 3rd-9th February Post 16s – 3rd-9th March
Email: michelle@elklan.co.uk
Tel: 01208 841450
Visit: www.elklan.co.uk/Training/Tutors/#Tutor
Hanen Learning Language and Loving It™ Certification Workshop
Various dates, Online
6 sessions of 14:00-17:30. Gain an evidence-based framework for training and engaging educators to create the enriched early learning environments that promote the best possible language, literacy and social skills. You receive a licence to offer the Learning Language and Loving It Program to educators and to use Learning Language and Loving It materials in your 1:1 consultations.
Email: workshops@hanen.org
Visit: www.hanen.org/Professional-Development/Learning-Language-and-Loving-It%E2%84%A2/2023-Feb-01?tz=UTC
Clinical Supervision in SLT & Reflective Practice Training
Various dates, Online via Teams/Google Classroom
Reflective Practice; Through the Looking Glass. Clinical Supervision in SLT – reflective, strengths, sf approaches & toolkit. Offered by ARC (Appreciative Reflective CPD) for supervision & workshops, webinars on self-development, leadership, clinical supervision. For SLTs and SLTAs. Led by Ruth Howes author of Reflective Clinical Supervision in SLT; Strengthening your supervision skills
Email: arcsupervision@gmail.com
Tel: 07827368259
Visit: www.arc-academy.com