Training

Through being part of the Government funded Early Outcomes Project, we have been able to develop a comprehensive training pathway for Early Years Professionals in Rotherham. The pathway has been developed to provide a foundation level of training which can be accessed by all in the 0-5 workforce, regardless of their role, and this offer is called our Universal Training. Further training opportunities are then available for practitioners with a specific interest or lead role in supporting children’s speech, language, and communication development.

Universal Training

All professionals working in the 0-5 sector in Rotherham are invited to attend our Universal Speech, Language and Communication Training. The aim of the Universal Training is to enhance the knowledge and understanding of practitioners working within in the 0-5 workforce around speech, language and communication development. The training has been developed by a working party from a range of multi-disciplinary backgrounds in the 0-5 sector with the aim of providing clear and consistent messages around speech, language and communication development across the 0-5 workforce.

The training is delivered over two sessions with Session 1 focusing on understanding and identifying needs with an emphasis on raising awareness of what typical development in speech, language and communication is. Session 2 focusses on strategies to support children where delay is identified and ideas and support to develop a communication friendly environment.

For further information or to book a place on the training please contact amanda.wheatley@rotherham.gov.uk

Enhanced Training

The Enhanced Training offer in Rotherham is aimed at practitioners working in Schools and Early Years and Childminder settings who have a lead role in supporting children’s speech, language and communication development. This training should be accessed after attending the Universal Training offer. The training is delivered over two days and will deepen practitioner’s understanding of children’s speech, language and communication needs to enable them to be more effective with their support.  Through attending this training, you will be able to support practitioners and parents to implement highly effective and practical strategies which will help to narrow the achievement gap and ultimately improve life chances.

For further information or to book a place on the training please contact amanda.wheatley@rotherham.gov.uk

Supporting Children with English as an Additional Language

Children learning English as an additional language have bespoke challenges and learning needs and this training will equip you to be highly effective in tailoring your practice to meet their needs. In addition to the half days training you receive you will also be provided with a 1 hour staff meeting which we hope you will take away and cascade to all staff and practitioners in your setting to upskill your wider workforce and impact positively on practice and ultimately children’s outcomes.

For further information or to book a place on the training please contact amanda.wheatley@rotherham.gov.uk

Enhanced Plus

The Enhanced Plus Training offer consists of 10 x 2 hour sessions delivered over five weeks. The training has been developed by Elklan who lead on training for Speech, Language and Communication for Education professionals. The training is accredited training and is aimed specifically at those working with 3-5 year olds. This practical training course should only be attended after completion of the Enhanced Training and aims to:

  • Build your confidence and skills to support the communication and language development of ALL children aged 3-5s years but especially those with speech and language difficulties.
  • Give you practical advice and strategies to support parents and families with whom you work.
  • Provide settings with a highly skilled workforce to help narrow the gap and improve the life chances of young children.
  • Give you an externally verified and accredited level 2 or 3 award.

The course uses interactive teaching methods, practical activities, videos, and group discussion to engage learners.

For further information or to book a place on the training please contact amanda.wheatley@rotherham.gov.uk

Speech & Language Initiative for Communication in Education (SLICE)

SLICE training is offered annually by the Speech and Language Therapy Service in Rotherham. The training consists of 8 modules covering:

  • An Overview of communication
  • Speech sound development
  • Early Language development
  • Higher level language
  • Teaching Vocabulary in the early years and across the curriculum
  • Learning Difficulties
  • Signs and Symbols
  • What is Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)?

Each module is 2 hours long and there is an option to opt out of modules if they are not relevant to your needs. For more information or to book a place please email rgh-tr.saltchildrentraining@nhs.net