Course listings

NEW: Gestures: What’s the point?

27/11/2025, Online

Join us for this new evidence-based course which examines the use of gestures with non-verbal autistic children. Discover the role gestures play in developing a child’s understanding and expressive language and suggests approaches that encourage gestures naturally. This training is suitable for a wide range of professionals. Presented by Mary Gavin.

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

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy for Adults Who Stammer: Affirming Practice

04/12/2025, Online

This course invites each participant to take a deep dive into Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to fully meet the needs of adults who stammer. You will develop skills in delivering evidence-based assessment and intervention in ACT. Learn to use the approach and incorporate ACT into intervention with adults who stammer. A mixture of self-study and live training. Presented by Maeve Lappin.

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

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

14/01/2026, Online

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

Suitable for SLTs, returners to practice and speech and language therapy students.

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

Paediatric Optimised Conversation Approach (POCA)

20/01/2026, Online

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. Learn how to implement coaching within your paediatric therapy sessions with Elena Loraine.

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

Talking Mats Foundation Training

21/01/2026, Online

Learn to use the Talking Mats approach to support people with communication difficulties. This training will help you to support people to share their feelings, thoughts and views. It will also help you reflect on your own communication. This practical training is delivered by Claire Neaves, Talking Mats Tutor.

This course is suitable for SLTs, returners to practice and speech and language therapy students.

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

Clinical Management of Childhood Apraxia of Speech

22/01/2026, Online

This course, delivered by Dr Pam Williams and provides a theoretical update. We consider assessment protocols, specific assessment tools, differential diagnosis and evidence-based intervention approaches. Case study illustrations will help you select assessment tools and choose appropriate interventions for individual clients.

Suitable for SLTs and Speech and Language Therapy students.

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

Self-Compassion Skills – For overcoming self-criticism, guilt, shame, negativity; supporting recovery – and so much more…

28/01/2026, Live online via Zoom

28/01/26 and 19/05/26

Gain a rich toolbox of evidence-based techniques and interventions that can be easily adapted to help anyone who is struggling – whatever the cause...

Whether someone is suffering as a result of trauma, an abusive or narcissistic relationship, bereavement, anxiety, bullying or the impacts of chronic illness, learning how to show themselves genuine self-compassion can prove a critical turning point in their recovery, or help them better navigate difficult times.

Research also shows that exercising self-compassion creates more resilience against stress and greater ability to focus, increases happiness and optimism, improves relationships, and aids healing and recovery. It can also be used as a gentle, yet powerful, tool for helping with perfectionism, excessive self-criticism, or fear of failure or making mistakes.

You’ll have plenty of time to try out the techniques yourself and to ask questions.

• Accredited CPD Certificate:6 hours
• Live Online via zoom (15am–4.00pm GMT)
• Price: £145 per person – includes course notes and access to a recording of the event.

ENJOY 10% OFF – with discount code RCSLT10

Student support: if you have any questions, our friendly team will be happy to help you.
Call us on, 01323 811690 or email, info@humangivens.com

We look forward to welcoming you to the course.

Email: gemma@humangivens.com
Tel: 01323 811690
Visit: www.humangivens.com/college/self-compassion-course-live-online-training/

Evidence-based service delivery for children with Speech Sound Disorder

28/01/2026, Online

Explore the latest evidence on Speech Sound Disorder in children with Dr Jan Broomfield. Learn to identify sub-types, match them to effective interventions, and discover when to act for the best outcomes based on RCT findings. Perfect for SLTs looking to sharpen clinical decision-making.

This course is also suitable for returners to practice and students. Discounts available for group bookings.

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

Developing listening and spoken language with deaf children – London

30/01/2026, The King’s Fund, 11–13 Cavendish Square, London, W1G 0AN

Join the 6-month course in Auditory Verbal therapy (1 day per month). Learn how to accelerate spoken language development through listening and gain skills to support pre-school aged children with hearing loss. Full bursaries available for Speech and Language Therapists and Teachers of the Deaf working in public services. Train alongside your current role with expert-led, evidence-based learning.

Email: courses@avuk.org
Tel: 01869 325 000
Visit: www.avuk.org/Event/foundation-course-auditory-verbal-therapy-london-2026

PODD© Communication System Introductory Training

23/02/2026, Yarnfield Park Training and Conference Centre, Yarnfield, Stone, ST15 0NL

This two-day course focuses on creating truly functional communication systems for children who need AAC to support communication. The training is delivered face-to-face by a licensed PODD Trainer.

PODD is an immersive language approach where the focus is on natural language stimulation. Visual referencing is modelled alongside verbal communication. It provides strategies to support the design, production, and implementation of communication systems to enable genuine communication for a variety of functions in all daily environments.

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

smiLE Therapy Training Day One & Day Two Training

05/03/2026, Live online training

5^th, 6^th and 9^th, 10^th March 2026, 9-12 each morning.

Innovative 10-step therapy teaching pragmatics: how to use language for effective social interaction in authentic, real-life exchanges. Teaching self-advocacy, confidence and giving skills for life. For students who have DLD,  Learning Difficulties, Down Syndrome, Physical Disability, are Deaf. Also teaching functional communication for some Autistic students, where strict criteria apply, where therapy is delivered in a neurodiverse-affirming way. For ages 7 to 25.

Outcome Measures are clear, visible and built into the therapy process. So too is empowering parents through workshops to support generalisation of skills. For SLTs, Teachers, SENDCOs & OTs. Loved by students, parents, practitioners, managers, OFSTED. Named on EHCPs.

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

FREE x1 hour Taster sessions 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/

The Current Evidence Base for School-aged Children with DLD with Dr Susan Ebbels

18/03/2026, Delivered live via Zoom

Day 1: Wednesday 18 March 2026 (09:00-13:00)
Day 2: Thursday 19 March 2026, (09:00-12:30)

This course aims to update SLTs and other interested professionals on the current evidence base for intervention for school-aged children with DLD.

DAY 1

• Appraising the reliability of research.
• Evidence for different methods of delivery of intervention including: Tiers 1, 2 and 3, the role of SLTs and evidence-based pathways to intervention

DAY 2

• Interventions at sentence, narrative and word levels

Email: training@moorhouseinstitute.com
Tel: +44 (0)1883 712 271
Visit: www.moorhouseinstitute.com/the-current-evidence-base-for-school-aged-children-with-dld/

SOFFI®: Supporting Oral Feeding in Fragile Infants

19/03/2026, London

Therapy Links UK is proud to host Dr Erin Ross, of Feeding Fundamentals, live in the UK in 2026. Dr Ross’s integrated approach to supporting oral feeding in preterm and medically complex infants is relevant for SLT’s, 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.   

Event is held over two face-to-face days with an additional 8.5 hours of pre-requisite online training to be completed beforehand. 

Email: info@therapy-links.co.uk
Tel: 020 7732 5931
Visit: www.therapy-links.co.uk/training/p/supporting-oral-feeding-in-fragile-infants-march-2026

Advanced Supervision, Clinical Supervision, SLT Management and Supporting Assistants – ARC Supervision’s Supervision and Management series

Various dates, Online via Zoom or Teams

October

• The Effective Clinical Manager: A Practical Toolkit
• Clinical Supervision in SLT

November

• Supporting your Support Worker
• Leading Group Supervision
• Peer Supervision

2026 timetable to be announced soon

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/

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

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 – November

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

Also

Facilitating Focus – Exploring attention in early years

Child Centred Therapy – Empowering play, participation & progress

Email Ruth or see the WEBSITE

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

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#schedule

More Than Words®
Working with parents of autistic children

https://hanen.org/workshops/more-than-words#schedule

Learning Language and Loving It™
Working with Early Years Educators

https://hanen.org/workshops/learning-language-and-loving-it#schedule

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

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

Various dates, Online 2-5pm each day unless stated otherwise

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 £540 pp ex VAT.

0-3s  – 22^nd-25^th June 2026

3-5s  – 9^th-12^th March 2026, 8^th-11^th June 2026

5-11s  – 26^th-29^th January 2026, 23^rd-26^th March 2026

11-16s – 17^th-20^th November

Post 16s – 16^th-19^th March 2026

SLD –  2^nd-5^th March 2026

Autistic Pupils  – 10^th-13^th November, 9^th-12^th March 2026

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

Leading Group Supervision, Peer Supervision, Supporting your Support Workers – ARC Supervision’s Supervision and Management series

Various dates, Online via Zoom or Teams

November/ December

• Supporting your Support Worker
• Leading Group Supervision
• Peer Supervision

February 2026

• Clinical Supervision in SLT

Full 2026 timetable to be announced also includes:

• Restorative Supervision: preventing Burnout
• Support Worker study day
• Advanced Supervision

All the above offered as 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/

Solution Focused Practice two-day Foundations and one-day Refresher Online Courses

Various dates, Online

Delivered by Kidge Burns and Susannah Stobart

Solution Focused Practice (SFP) offers a flexible framework that can be used across clinical practice, supervision, team development and service delivery. SF conversations support children and adults with conditions affecting communication and/or swallowing, helping to identify hopes, highlight progress, improve collaboration and deliver meaningful outcomes. Practice based training will ensure that skills learned can be applied immediately in work.

Refresher course: 6/2/26
Foundations course: 23/4/26
Foundations course:22/10/26

Email: hello@refindyourway.co.uk
Tel: 07875246800
Visit: refindyourway.co.uk/training/