Elklan Training

Fantastic meeting today with Henrietta Mclachlan from @ElklanTraining . They have a fantastic array of highly relevant speech and language therapy training and are a wonderful organisation.

New funded Level 5 apprenticeship options are now available for Teaching Assistants specialising in speech, language and communication needs (SLCN). Includes: - Speech, Language & Communications Leadership Programme (with HLCP award) - Level 5 Specialist TA apprenticeship with Elklan Level 3 (5-11s or 11-16s) Find out more 👇 twinkl.co.uk/news/new-l5-sp…

October HLCP courses are filling fast. Don’t miss out on this nationally recognised Level 4 qualification for TAs. #HLCP #TeachingAssistants Book Here👇 elklan.co.uk/HLCP/?eac=68BA…

📖Read our blog to discover how HLCP is shaping schools and settings – and why October courses are filling up fast! 👇 3/3 elklan.co.uk/Blog/How_the_H…

👉A nationally recognised qualification 👉Practical, setting/school-focused learning 👉Stronger collaboration with SENCOs and SaLTs/SLCN services 👉Better outcomes for children with SLCN 2/3

Has there been an increase in the number of children at your school/setting with speech, language, and communication needs? Every child deserves the right support. The HLCP Award gives TAs and EYPs the skills and recognition to lead on SLCN support across your setting. 1/3

1 in 10 children have SLCN - is your TA trained to support them? The HLCP programme starts in October. A Nationally Recognised Qualification for Teaching Assistants and Early Years Practitioners. Book today 👇 elklan.co.uk/HLCP/?eac=68BA… #SLCN #HLCP

Summer doesn’t have to mean a pause in your child’s learning. In fact, it’s the perfect time to build speech, language and communication through everyday fun. 👉Give time to talk 👉Keep chatting through daily routines 👉Read little and often It’s not about doing more – it’s about making the most of the moments you already have. 📌 Save this post to try later

The EEF will commission an efficacy trial of CFHBS in early years settings, running in the 2026/27 academic year. We’re proud to see CFHBS progressing to the next stage of evaluation, and continuing to support high-quality, evidence-informed CPD for childminders🙌 Read more here: educationendowmentfoundation.org.uk/projects-and-e…

The pilot evaluation found: ✅ High engagement (80% fully participated) ✅ Strong acceptability ✅ Perceived improvements in confidence, skills, and adult–child interactions ✅Gains in children's expressive vocabulary and changes in their own practice

Communication Friendly Home-based Settings (CFHBS) is an Elklan programme designed to equip childminders with the tools, strategies, and confidence to support children’s speech, language and communication.

From September, TAs on the Level 5 Specialist TA Apprenticeship can choose a Language and Literacy specialism, involving our Level 3 Speech and Language Support for 5–11s. Read the full update on Twinkl Digest here: twinkl.co.uk/news/elklan-sp…

🧸One small change. Big impact. Elklan practitioner Rivca shares how adjusting play to match a child’s stage led to more language, less frustration & stronger connection. A powerful story 👇elklan.co.uk/Blog/Meeting_C…

NEW! Boost your skills with our CPD Workshops. Flexible, practical support for Elklan-accredited practitioners working with children’s Speech, Language and Communication Needs (SLCN). Special offer: £20 (usually £30). Offer applies to workshops delivered in May, June, and July 2025. Promotion ends 18th May 2025. More info and book 👇 elklan.co.uk/Training/Pract… #Elklan #SLT #Education #CPD #SEND #SpeechAndLanguage #TeacherTraining

Interactions happening during child initiated play today included lots of talk about colour mixing and some thoughtful descriptions of characters. Then they cleaned and tidied everything away independently. @WellesbourneSch @WellesBooks #communicationfriendlyspaces

Manchester Speech and Language Therapy Services and @ManCityCouncil jointly run Elklan courses to support children and young people with #slcn. The courses are run on a termly basis for practitioners working in settings in #Manchester @ElklanTraining @mcrlco @ManCityCouncil

We're proud to share this feedback from Tanith, Advanced Speech and Language Therapist, following her experience on our 10-week GLP course. Thank you for sharing this, and for the incredible work you do every day 👇 Learn more and find upcoming course dates here: elklan.co.uk/Training/Pract…

Reading books = building brains. Pause. Ask questions. Talk about the pictures. Don’t rush the story, stretch it.

Every practitioner can be a communication partner. You don’t need to be a speech therapist to make a difference. You just need the tools.