Speech & Language: A Course for Parents & Teachers

Help Children Develop Stronger Speech and Language Skills

Supporting a child with speech and language difficulties can be challenging, but knowing what to look for and how to respond can make a meaningful difference.

This comprehensive course provides parents, teachers and educators with the knowledge, practical strategies and resources to better understand children's speech and language development and support their communication skills at home or in educational settings.

Learn How to Observe, Understand and Support Children's Communication Development

Through informative lessons, practical video demonstrations and downloadable resources, you will learn how to:

• Understand speech and language difficulties and their potential impact on children's communication, learning and everyday interactions.

• Observe and document communication skills using practical observation techniques, checklists and templates.

• Identify areas where a child may need additional support and develop a clearer understanding of their communication needs.

• Use practical language-development activities to encourage communication and participation.

• Support language through reading using everyday books and structured reading activities.

• Develop questioning techniques that encourage children to listen, understand, respond and express themselves.

• Apply practical strategies to support children in the classroom and at home.

Practical Learning  Resources

This course goes beyond theory by demonstrating how to apply knowledge in everyday situations.

You will explore ways to observe children's communication, record your observations and use the information to guide supportive educational activities.

Video demonstrations provide practical examples of reading and questioning techniques, while checklists and observation templates offer resources you can use alongside the lessons.

Who Is This Course For?

This course is designed for:

• Parents and carers who want to better understand and support their child's communication development.

• Primary school teachers and special education teachers seeking practical classroom strategies.

• Early childhood educators and childcare practitioners supporting children's language development.

• Special needs assistants and other educational support staff who work with children experiencing communication difficulties.

What Will You Gain?

By the end of the course, you will have a clearer understanding of children's speech and language development, greater confidence in observing and documenting communication skills, and a range of practical strategies to support children's learning and communication.

Build your knowledge, develop practical skills and make everyday interactions more supportive of children's speech and language development.

This is an educational course. Observation activities and checklists are not substitutes for formal speech and language assessment, diagnosis or therapy by a qualified professional.