Speech & Language
The Children’s Speech and Language Service provides specialist assessment and treatment for children who, for a variety of reasons, may be experiencing difficulties communicating. The service currently operates an open referral system, meaning anyone who has concerns may refer a child, although all forms must have parental consent before they are considered.
The service helps children who have difficulty with:
- Talking clearly
- Expressing themselves
- Social communication
- Understanding what is said to them
- Talking fluently
- Voice quality
- Feeding / swallowing
Many of the children at Courtlands receive support from this service. If staff or parents have concerns about a child’s communication, the school is able to refer to this service via the SENCo.