I have a child with SLCD in my class - how can I help?

This is very much dependent upon the level of support that the child requires. If the child has only recently been recognised as having speech and/or language difficulties, your SENCO should be providing support and guidance, and seeking additional support from the SLT service if appropriate. An IEP will enable you to set appropriate targets to ensure that the child's progress is measured and reviewed.

If the child receives speech and language therapy, then either you or your SENCO will benefit from discussing the child's needs with the speech and language therapist. This will enable you to understand the child's strengths and requirements as well as strategies to support the child's learning. Joint planning and implementation of IEP targets will help to meet the child's needs.

If the child has a Statement, then they will require an IEP with joint targets which are reviewed twice or three times a year.

Your SENCO as well as the speech and language therapist will provide support to enable you to maximize the learning of the child.

Teachers and SLTs may benefit from training to develop their skills in supporting children with SLCD within the classroom context. I CAN provide a range of relevant training courses.