Hitchin Speech Therapy

02/02/2026

Early Talk Boost Training FOR FREE!

🩷Leave this training able to deliver ETB, an evidence-based intervention for children aged 3-4.

❓Early Talk Boost is a targeted language programme for children aged 3-4 who are behind with their talking and understanding of words. You will leave this train understanding how to implement ETB in your setting.

🟩It's a group intervention (6-8 children in a group) carried out by a nursery practitioner.
🟨The 20 minute group is delivered 3 x a week for 9 weeks.
🏠Parents are involved in the programme; they receive 'Jake and Tizzy' books to share with their child at home and are also invited to attend a workshop explaining the importance of sharing books to support their child's language development.
📊Research has found that on average, children make 5 months’ progress after the 9 week programme. This is twice the amount of progress of children not receiving the programme.

📲Sign up via our Eventbrite link here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/early-talk-boost-practitioner-training-led-by-a-wordful-sl-therapist-tickets-1981229455635?aff=oddtdtcreator

02/06/2025

Calling all SLT students! If you would like practical, informative, down to earth advice on supporting final year SLT students with preparing to work in the field of paediatrics then this is for you!

We will cover top tips and practical strategies for looking for jobs, interviews, working in schools, clinics and community setting plus much, much more!

🗓️ Tuesday 10th June
🖥️ Online
⏰ 9.30-11.30am
🎟️ £20pp

Book your place now by emailing ‘NQP Training’ to:
enquiries@londonspeechtherapy.co.uk

11/03/2025

We are super excited to be running online starting from 25th April 2025.

✏️ training for staff supporting primary age children with speech, language and communication needs
✏️ online training
✏️ can be offered as 10 weekly sessions or over 3 days
✏️ accredited course, run by experienced speech and language therapist

Register now! Enquiries@londonspeechtherapy.co.uk

13/02/2025

Developmental Language Disorder (DLD) is a long-term condition that affects school children. It's hard to spot, and not very well-known.

Our myth-busting page provides information about , so that more people know how to support those living with it:
speechandlanguage.org.uk/about-us/news-and-blogs/myth-busting-developmental-language-disorder-dld/

29/01/2025

02/10/2024

🚨 BREAKING NEWS: ASLTIP Issues Crucial Statement on Independent SLT Reports for EHCPs 🚨

In a critical move to ensure equal access to support, ASLTIP has issued a statement addressing local authorities who may be rejecting independent Speech and Language Therapy (SLT) reports during the Education, Health, and Care Plan (EHCP) process. The Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists (RCSLT) is supporting ASLTIP with this important statement.

Key points of the statement include:

✅ Equal Professional Standards: Independent SLTs are HCPC-registered and hold the same qualifications as NHS-based SLTs. They are regulated and held to the same professional standards.

📜 Legal Backing: Under the SEND Code of Practice (2015) and the Equalities Act (2010), local authorities are legally required to consider reports from independent SLTs if requested by parents or young people.

⚖️ Equal Access for All: The law mandates that all children must receive equal access to support. Independent SLT reports cannot be dismissed or overlooked by local authorities.

📝 Help Spread the Word! 📝

It’s crucial that parents, educators, and local authorities understand the equal importance of independent SLT reports in the EHCP process.

Share this post to educate others and ensure every child has equal access to the support they deserve!

Read more and download full statement on our home page news www.asltip.com

02/05/2024

Absolutely lovely review received this week:

I came across Emily’s profile whilst on the search for a speech therapist for my son. She had a long wait list but all I can say is she was beyond worth the wait. Emily has been incredible with my son from the very beginning and has always been very patient with him and his behaviours. My son has grown to absolutely love Emily over the 15 months they’ve worked together and we are sad to be saying goodbye. It’s been an incredible journey and Emily has made such a big difference, not just for my son but everyone around him. I can hold a conversation with my son and understand every word, 15 months ago this was only something I could dream of. Emily has always worked hard to support my son and has always given such detailed feedback and ways to continue to support his development at home throughout his speech and language journey. If you are looking for a speech therapist, I highly recommend Emily! Thank you again, we will miss your sessions!

16/10/2023

Course for teachers, teaching assistants and parents. Lots and lots of practical strategies.

Check it out here:
https://louiseselbydyslexia.com/catastrophe-or-comic-strip-supporting-working-memory-in-the-classroom/

05/10/2023

A great way you can support learners with dyslexia and other types of neurodiversity is to adapt your teaching and learning to accommodate for working memory difficulties. This is a quick win! This course offers accessible explanations of what working memory is, how it relates to cognitive load, and offers some strategies that anyone can put in place. It also includes a working memory checklist.

Start the academic year well! Useful for educators and parents. A snip at £15.

Find the info and book here: https://louiseselbydyslexia.com/catastrophe-or-comic-strip-supporting-working-memory-in-the-classroom/

21/06/2023

Have you booked your FREE place yet on the Training Portal launch? You'll get:

👉 Free Morph Mastery workshop
👉 Exclusive discount for future training - only for those who attend the launch
👉 Inspiring message from Dr Helen Ross about what we CAN do
👉 10% off all books for reluctant readers from Ransom Publishing

All for free!

You'll also get first glimpse of the training courses available on the portal.

Book here 👇 :

https://louiseselbydyslexia.com/training-portal-launch-registration/

08/11/2022

Another lovely review received this week -
Emily was fantastic. Right from the get-go, she developed a really good rapport with my son, who was just about to turn 3 when he started speech therapy. He felt safe with Emily and always looked forward to the sessions, which were fun and engaging. Emily was also very available and seamlessly coordinated his therapy with his nursery school and teachers, even carrying out the sessions there. My son had quite a severe speech sounds disorder, but the progress he made with Emily was amazing and much faster than I think even Emily imagined! About a year later, he was discharged and is now using all the expected sounds for his age correctly and naturally in speech. We are thrilled! Thank you Emily!

23/05/2022

Lovely review received last week -

My son struggled with sounding out quite a few sounds from an early age. When he reached reception, I could see it was knocking his confidence and he was becoming frustrated when trying to speak to other adults who couldn’t always understand him. I sought advice from Emily over the telephone and in an instant, I knew that she was incredibly knowledgeable and although speech sounds were something new to me, I had complete confidence that she would be able to help. My son had his sessions with Emily once a week at school along with a teacher, and every time I reminded him of his lesson in the morning, he would cheer. I would hear about all the games they played, and I could tell even at a young age, he was so happy to be getting taught how to pronounce his sounds and felt proud of himself. The communication was fantastic after each session, and we were given small amounts of homework to practice each week. My son can now confidently say his sounds, he has confidence in himself again and going with Emily had been one of the best decisions we could have made. My son was sad not to see Emily anymore, but proudly shows everyone his certificate of achievement.