School & Nursery Services
Supporting children’s communication in early years and school settings across North Down
💬 Staff Training
Practical, engaging sessions for nursery and school staff
As a qualified Speech and Language Therapist with experience supporting early years settings in North Down, I offer a range of practical training sessions designed to help staff confidently support children with speech, language and communication needs. Sessions can be delivered in person or online and tailored to your setting.
Training can cover any aspect of speech, language and communication, including:
- Autism and Gestalt Language Processing
- Phonological awareness and speech sounds
- Expressive and Receptive Language
- Developing Vocabulary in Early Years
- Attention and Listening Skills
- Stammering
- Selective Mutism and Reluctant Talkers
- Parent workshops
🎓 Elklan Programme
Evidence-based whole-school communication training
As an Elklan Registered Tutor, I deliver Elklan’s evidence-based Communication Friendly Settings programmes to nurseries and schools. These programmes equip all staff — from teachers to lunchtime supervisors — with practical strategies for supporting communication in everyday interactions.
How Elklan can benefit your school:
- Whole-school approach — practical strategies for all staff in everyday interactions
- Tailored programmes — designed around your school’s specific needs and priorities
- Inclusive culture — every student feels confident and empowered to communicate
- Sustainable change — ongoing support to embed strategies into long-term school practice
Find out more at the Elklan website, or get in touch to discuss how the programme could work for your setting.
Interested in training for your setting?
Get in touch to arrange a free consultation and discuss how I can support your staff and the children in your care.
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