Expressive language: Supporting children to communicate in the classroom

Our “going-further” module Expressive language: Supporting children to communicate in the classroom explores what expressive language skills are, how they develop, and strategies to support all children to develop these skills. It also covers how to spot and support children who are struggling with expressive language skills.

Intended audience

Practitioners who work with primary school aged children. This could include teachers, teaching assistants, SENCos, speech and language therapy assistants, mental health practitioners and other staff working in health or education.

Course structure

This module is part of our Going further series of modules: Speech and language challenges in the classroom. All of the modules in this series can be completed as stand-alone modules based on your own CPD needs.

Time commitments

The module will take approximately two hours to complete. You can complete the module at your own pace and in your own time.

Pre-requisite Knowledge

This module is part of our 'going further' series. It is assumed that professionals have either completed the Introduction to speech, language and communication course on the Speech and Language UK Learning Centre, or have equivalent knowledge and skills gained through other formal or informal learning, and/or relevant experience working with children.