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Littlegreen Academy

Speech and Language Therapy (SALT)

 

At Littlegreen Academy, a specialist SEMH school for pupils aged 7-16, we understand that social, emotional and mental health needs often go hand-in-hand with speech, language and communication needs (SLCN). Our Speech and Language Therapist works closely with staff to ensure every pupil receives the right level of support – whether through classroom strategies, targeted interventions, or specialist sessions.

 

*SLT- Speech & Language Therapy

 

Many children, teenagers and young adults with social, emotional and mental health needs also have speech language and communication needs (SLCN). These difficulties are not always easy to spot as a child’s behaviour can mask their communication problems.

Speech, language, and communication needs may include difficulties with any of the following:

  • Putting ideas into words and sentences.
  • Remembering or understanding some of the things people say
  • Making words come out smoothly
  • Knowing how to join in conversations in the right way
  • Producing speech sounds and talking clearly

The Speech and Language Therapist visits the school regularly and works closely with school staff to identify and support children and young people with these needs.

We provide support through training, demonstration and modelling of therapy approaches as well as assessing the young person's functional communication needs.

We provide a service for students with speech, language and communication needs at three different levels: Universal, Targeted and Specialist. The balanced model of support offered at Littlegreen is shown above.

Here are some examples of how young people with SCLN are supported throughout Universal and Target service at Littlegreen:

If you would like any further information, please contact the school on admin@littlegreenacademy.info