SERVICES FOR EARLY YEARS, SCHOOLS AND ALTERNATIVE PROVISIONS

We support nurseries, schools and specialist education providers across Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwickshire, Oxfordshire, Banbury and the surrounding areas.

No two settings are the same, which is why our speech and language therapy support for schools is flexible and tailored to your setting. 

We have a range of packages available which can be individualised and shaped around your children’s needs, workforce and budget. 

We can offer:  

• Full day or half day sessions
• Weekly, monthly or termly visits
• Ad hoc input when you need it the most
• Standalone screening or assessment to give insight into the needs of the children or young people in your setting
• Focused support for EHCP provision and statutory requirements 
• One off training packages for your setting e.g. on inset or for whole team meetings
• Flexible contracts- with no obligation to commit to a full year

This flexible approach means your setting can access private speech and language therapy in a way that feels achievable, sustainable and high quality. It also helps parents feel reassured that their child’s speech, language and communication needs are being supported in the place where they learn every day.

A consistent Speech and Language Therapist in your setting means children, staff and families have a familiar point of contact and you have peace of mind that we understand your setting, the children and your priorities. 

We can provide a range of provisions including individual and small group sessions tailored to each child’s strengths and needs. 

Sessions are play-based, neurodiversity-affirming and goal-focused, with practical strategies that staff can carry into the classroom, learning environment and daily routines so progress continues beyond therapy time. We also work alongside you within the classroom. 

We respond flexibly to the changing needs of the children, staff and setting and tailor our support ensuring it is both impactful and supportive. 

We can provide private Speech and Language Therapy support in school alongside existing NHS speech and language therapy, helping to bridge gaps in provision and maintain momentum. This can be especially valuable when children need additional support or your setting needs support with universal and targeted approaches. 

This means children do not have to miss out on vital speech and language support during important stages of learning and development, and settings can feel confident that communication needs are being identified and supported as early as possible.

Whole class or whole setting screening helps identify speech, language and communication needs (SLCN) early, so no child is overlooked. Early intervention is key and our assessment findings are particularly helpful for settings who want a clearer picture of communication needs across a class, year group or setting.

Our comprehensive speech and language assessments are comprehensive, neurodiversity-affirming and designed to understand each child’s strengths, differences and support needs. These assessments provide a strong foundation for tailored intervention, practical recommendations and next steps at home and in education.

We can provide robust speech and language therapy reports for EHCP applications, annual reviews and provision planning, with clear recommendations for support, outcomes and provision. This strengthens the evidence base for children whose speech, language and communication needs affect their access to learning.

We also support goal setting for speech, language and communication needs, linking therapy targets to EHCP outcomes, SEN support plans and curriculum access so progress feels joined-up, meaningful and relevant in the classroom.

We use evidence-based outcome measures to track and demonstrate progress in speech, language and communication over time, giving schools and families a clear picture of impact.

We can provide an end-of-year summary report which clearly shows the impact of speech and language therapy across your setting, making them useful for SENCOs, leadership teams, governors and Ofsted preparation to determine impact and monitor progress.

We offer dedicated coaching, modelling and consultation for staff so that speech and language strategies can be embedded into teaching, play and everyday routines. This practical support helps staff feel more confident in identifying and meeting children’s speech, language and communication needs across the day.

We also provide resources and strategies that can be shared with parents and carers, helping create consistency between home and school. Family coaching and parent training can also be included, so adults around the child feel supported and confident in how to help.

We support settings to create language-rich, communication-friendly classrooms and to embed neurodiversity-affirming, inclusive practice across the whole environment. This benefits individual children, strengthens universal provision and helps build a more accessible school community.

We offer practical, engaging speech and language therapy training and CPD for nurseries, schools and education providers, tailored to the needs of your setting. 

Example topics include:

• Early speech and language development
• Supporting autistic communication 
• Understanding neurodiversity
• Understanding and supporting Developmental Language Disorder (DLD) 
• AAC (Augmentative and Alternative Communication) 
• Link between sensory and communication 
• Creating language and communication friendly environments 
• Supporting understanding through questions (Blank Levels)
• Colourful Semantics
• Utilising Lego for supporting communication  
• Understanding executive functioning and communication
• Gestalt Language Processing and echolalia 
• Using declarative language 

We can also deliver bespoke training packages based on the needs of your setting. 

We work closely with SENCOs, leadership teams, teachers, parents and other professionals to ensure speech and language therapy support is bespoke, high quality and aligned with the wider priorities of your setting and the needs of the children you support. 

If you are looking for speech and language therapy support for nurseries or schools in Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwickshire, Oxfordshire, Banbury or nearby areas, we would be happy to discuss a bespoke package that fits your setting.