Speech and Language Therapy

• • 1 day per week provided by Hampshire County Council Special Educational Needs Department, Speech and Language Therapist to meet the needs of pupils with identified language or communication needs on their Education Health Care Plan
    • In depth assessment and individual language programmes; delivered directly by Speech and Language Therapist or by trained school staff overseen by Speech and Language Therapist
    • Use of communication support – assisted technology if appropriate
    • Individual communication targets incorporated into the curriculum
    • Joint working with tutor / subject teachers as appropriate to reinforce communication and language development across the curriculum
    • Advice regarding differentiation and use of language for staff from Speech and Language Therapists
    • Consultation with parents/carers of pupils with identified language or communication needs on Educational Health Care Plan at parents/carers evenings
  • 1 day per week from Speaking Space Ltd to enhance social communication
    • Social Skills programme based on “Talkabout” materials delivered by trained Speech Therapist
    • Joint intervention with Occupational Therapist for pupils in Year 7; working with tutors and subject teachers as appropriate to enhance or reinforce therapeutic strategies