Speech and language therapy
Intent
For pupils to maximise their communication and interactions.
Developing their skills in;
Vocabulary ,listening, turn-taking, social interactions, conversation and independence skills.
Pupils are also supported with oro-motor skills for expression, feeding and swallowing
The expectation is that each and every child will have a ‘voice’.
Implementation
Referrals made by professionals to SaLT
• SaLTs assess individuals, provide programmes for class teams to deliver within the classroom context.
• SaLTS train staff on individual programmes and language interventions
• SaLTs contribute to the pupils’ EHCPs
• SaLTs support with oro-motor skills, support pupils with eating and drinking
• SaLTs liaise with class teams on Feeding Care Plans
Impact
The impact on pupils is evident in:
• Speech and language assessments and reviews
• Progress within a SaLT programme delivered in class
• School assessments of speaking, listening and spoken language, as part of the curriculum
• EHCP reviews and ILP targets
• Effective day to day functional communication
