EG Training Speech and Language Therapy

02/02/2026

This week is which is an annual celebration of the power of sharing stories. To link in with this, our SLT Leanne has been preparing story based resources for use in sessions with different clients.

Each session will access stories in different and versatile ways, with the aim of developing a variety of communication skills including:

▪ Vocabulary
▪ Turn-taking
▪ Requesting 'more' or 'finish'
▪ Accessing a switch to request 'more'

Alongside the sounds and rhythm used in the story telling, additional materials will be used to help to make the story come to life for example: using sensory objects to touch and feel, or symbols to match.

Visit the National Literacy Trust website to find out more about National Story Telling Week and other literacy activities.

01/02/2026

We are offering 5% off the Bear Bottle kit by ARK Therapeutic.

The ARK Therapeutic’s Bear Bottle kit features a unique valve that controls the direction of fluid – liquid flows up into the straw, but does not flow back down. Simply squeeze the bear’s belly until fluid reaches the top of the straw and release.

Use code CHOICE5HB at the checkout to receive your discount: https://www.eg-training.website/speech-language-therapy-equipment/ark-therapeutic-z-vibe/bear-bottle-kit-ark/

Excellent for individuals who want to develop their straw drinking skills.

30/01/2026

We would like you to meet Nicola - our Administrator and Training Coordinator.

Nicola joined the EgT team just over two years ago and does a brilliant job at keeping our systems and processes running smoothly. She is a great asset to our team with her excellent organisational skills, and friendly manner.

Read more about Nicola in the featured graphics and via her full bio here:

https://www.eg-training.website/about-us/eg-training-ltd-team/nicola-beanland-profile/

28/01/2026

Each year, January 28th commemorates the date in 1958 when the Danish patent for the interlocking stud-and-tube brick was filed. Since then, it has had quite a journey with LEGO®-Based Therapy being developed in the early 2000s.

Lego has so many uses, and is great to use in speech and language therapy sessions. It can help improve social communication and language skills, it can help children learn turn-taking, shared attention, and problem-solving. Lego based play also fosters teamwork and confidence.

23/01/2026

Carys has been using a variety of resources recently to help support a paediatric client with expressive language, instruction following, attention and listening, and understanding.

Take a look through the graphics to learn more.

21/01/2026

19/01/2026

Today, Samaritans encourage everyone to reach out for a cuppa and a catch-up, and remind everyone how good human connection feels, how easy it is, and what a difference it can make. No-one should feel alone.

Find out more about Brew Monday here: https://www.samaritans.org/support-us/campaign/brew-monday/

17/01/2026

Today is - a day where we take a moment to recognise the vital role mentors play in shaping careers, and professional development.

Take a look through the graphics to hear from two of our mentors, and two of our mentees. What they say really highlights the value that both a mentor, and a mentee, contribute and gain.

14/01/2026

Recent research has shown that high screen use is leading to a decrease in vocabulary in toddlers thus harming speech and language development.

The World Health Organisation provides clear guidance on screen time for children:

▪️Under 2 years: No screen time is recommended.
▪️Ages 2 to 4 years: Limit screen time to no more than one hour per day.
▪️Ages 5 to 17 years: Screen time should not exceed two hours per day.

Visit this link for some helpful guidance on safe screen use by Speech and Language UK

https://speechandlanguage.org.uk/about-us/news-and-blogs/screen-time

Children who spend the most time on devices or in front of screens find conversation and learning harder, the government says.

11/01/2026

Today is - a day that was founded to recognise the importance of always saying 🙂

09/01/2026

Stories accompanied by sensory and visual supports can help to develop many skills. Some of the skills that this version of The Three Little Pigs has been working on include:

▪ Blanks level questions level 1
▪ Following instructions
▪ Attention and listening
▪ Verbs
▪ Oral motor skills

These were incorporated into the activity in the following ways:

Blanks levels questions such as 'show me the wolf' and 'point to the pig'.
Following instructions like 'build a brick house' and 'blow the straw'.
Attention and listening - to the story and the instructions.
Verbs - blow, huff, puff, build, run etc.
Oral motor skills - lip rounding through blowing and breath control.

Our paediatric client has really engaged with this and is a lovely resource that can be used with others too.

08/01/2026

Whether it's for the new year, new school shoes, new opportunities, or a new resolution... here's how to sign 'new' in Makaton.