Understanding words and sentences: Practical ideas for children with speech and language challenges

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

This module is part of our a “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.

By completing this module you will:

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

The module will help you recognise when children are having challenges understanding words and sentences in the classroom. You’ll learn how to look for the different skills involved when a child is understanding words and sentences typically, and when they might be struggling. The module will also give you some practical strategies to support all children to understand words and sentences in the classroom. 

Yes of course, please reach out to info@speechandlanguage.org.uk.