External Training Agencies

Educational settings should be aware of outside agencies that provide training and support. There is a wide range of topics, delivery models and prices to consider and investigate.

Some localities have developed skills to a level of becoming a specialist centre that can offer support and training to schools/college within their remit.

Local Authorities may have an advisory teaching team around AAC, AT or SLCN who can offer in house training.

Speech and Language Therapists that are part of a local NHS team, independent company contracted by the educational setting, or local authority could be another source of support.

Also seek out charities and organisations that specialise in AAC, AT and/or SLCN support who may offer in person or online training opportunities.

Example: External Training

Partnership schools we worked sought out the following external training:

Communication Book training from their local NHS service

Project Core training delivered by Ace Centre

Foundation training delivered online by Talking Mats