PG Cert Advanced Practice in Speech, Language and Communication Needs

Leeds Trinity University is pleased to invite you to learn more about our PGCert Advanced Practice in Speech, Language and Communication Needs (SLCN) programme, a practice-based part-time 12-month course.

This programme is designed specifically for practitioners supporting children and young people with SLCN in educational settings and third-sector organisations, e.g. SENCOs, Teachers, Teaching Assistants, Head Teachers and Support Workers.

This highly innovative and unique course allows working practitioners to gain work-based learning credit while developing your practice to meet the complex needs of children and young people with SLCN.

The course enables you to:

• Develop an advanced level of understanding and knowledge about speech, language and communication development and challenges in children and young people.
• Develop SLCN assessment and identification skills, expertise and abilities at a targeted level, including using various tools, assessments and approaches to explore needs in a detailed manner.
• Develop advanced knowledge and understanding of a range of support strategies, environmental adaptations and interventions to support SLCN in children and young people.
• Be able to critically appraise your own professional, interpersonal and inclusive practice in your setting’s provision in SLCN, including action planning for enhancements in your current provisions.
• Develop your ability to critically appraise and evaluate evidence-based research and practice, enhancing academic and professional skills.

This information session will share more detail about the programme, including views and feedback from previous students, as well as a chance for you to ask any questions you may have. You can also find out more about the course here.