Speech Therapy Maldon offers training workshops aimed at a range of education staff. The 2 hour-long workshops consist of presentations and activity workshops, delivered by a Specialist Speech and Language Therapist.

Training in our clinic
Training is available in the Speech Therapy Maldon clinic. Please contact for dates and prices, a number of sessions are available throughout the term.

Training in your setting
Training in your setting for 5 or more people. Please call or email us to discuss your requirements.

Early Years Speech & Language Training

To understand the clinical areas of speech and language

To be able to identify children with speech, language and communication needs

To develop strategies to help children in your Early Years setting

Suitable for SENCOs, Class Teachers, TAs, support staff and Preschool practitioners

Speech Sounds

To learn the ages and stages of speech sounds

To be able to understand the types of speech sound difficulties

To be able to identify speech sound problems

To understand the therapy process

To develop strategies and activities to help children with speech sound difficulties

Suitable for SENCOs, Class Teachers, TAs, support staff and Preschool practitioners

Autism

To understand the definition of Autism and typical characteristics

To discover how you can help a child you work with

To become familiar with activities and strategies to support children with social communication difficulties and/or Autism

Suitable for SENCOs, Class Teachers, TAs, support staff and preschool practitioners

SLCN for Teachers

To understand the definitions of SLCN

To understand the role of a Speech and Language Therapist

Deciphering SLT & SEN terminology

Requirements of the National Curriculum

To develop strategies to help children in your
classroom

To know where to go for more help

Suitable for all Teachers, especially NQTs

Verbal reasoning & Higher-Level Language for Key Stage 2

To understand the role of a Speech and Language Therapist for this age group

To highlight the language requirements for KS3

To understand and interpret Blanks Levels of
Language

To develop strategies to help children in your
classroom

To know where to go for more help

Suitable for SENCOs and KS2 Teachers

Comprehension & Auditory Memory

Common issues with memory and comprehension in KS1 and KS2

How these issues impact upon classroom functioning

Develop strategies to help children in the classroom

Learn about some of the activities and resources commonly suggested by SLTs to help these children

Suitable for SENCOs, Class Teachers, TAs and support staff

School Starters

How to help your 4 year old transition into primary school

Expected levels of speech and language skills

What to expect from the reception class screen

Activities to do at home

Where to go for more support

Suitable for parents, preschool Practitioners

Helping your child find their voice

SpeechTherapyMaldon specialises in supporting children with a key aspect of their development – their speech.

We work with children, parents and schools with a variety of situations. From autism to stammering, therapy and staff training, assessments and reports.

If you want to discuss your child’s speech development, and discover how we can work together, simply contact us.

Testimonials

“Beth is fun and enthusiastic. My son loved her!” – Debbie, parent
“The work Beth did with our daughter really made a difference with her speech” Michelle, parent
“Thank you so much for all your help and support with T. He has come on leaps and bounds in the past few months and I believe that your speech sessions have played a big part in the improvements we have seen” Mrs B, Parent.
“We love Beth coming in to school. She is so thorough with her assessments and supports teachers, LSAs and the inclusion Manager to improve how we support our children in school. Beth’s manner shows that she is friendly to the students and approachable to staff, making her an amazing, valuable resource for our school.” SENCO, Junior School