Professional information

If you are concerned about your child's speech, language, communication or feeding/swallowing then a referral can be made through your GP, Health Visitor, School Nurse or other professionals who may be involved with your child. You are also welcome to ring your local Speech and Language Team yourself. 

• For the East Team (Bromsgrove/Redditch/Wychavon) call 01527 488326
• For the West Team (Kidderminster/Worcester/Malvern) call 01562 714700

Parents of Pre-school children can also access regular drop-in clinics across the county where they can access immediate advice and a referral into the service if needed. You can find out about drop-in clinics here

Schools, Nurseries and other child care settings can also refer on parent's behalf by using the appropriate referral form below:

Our referral form for pre-school children is here:   

Our referral form for school aged children in mainstream schools is here:

Our referral form for school aged children in special schools is here: 

 

Please note that to use these forms signed parental consent is needed. Any referrals without consent will not be accepted.  Download a consent form here 

Our referral criteria can be found here: 

If you are referring a child because of concern over their speech sounds then please download and complete the Wychavon Speech Screen tool. This is a very brief assessment but will help us to screen the referral and to give appropriate early advice if possible. Down load the speech screening tool here: 

Latest Training Opportunities

Unsure about what training is right for you or your staff?

Visit the SLCN Pathway to find out about the Workforce Development Plan in Worcestershire and where our training fits in. The Pathway also provides further information about the Speech, Language and Communication Framework. 

The SLCF was developed by The Communication Trust and lists all the skills and knowledge that everyone working with children need to know to support the communication development of all children and those with SLCN.

Practitioners can use the SLCF to self evaluate their skills and knowledge in this area and it will highlight what training might be suitable for that person. In addition whole settings can access the online assessment with a designated group number and collectively assess their developmental training needs in this area. Click here to find out more.

There are no current Talking Matters Workshops arranged

Developed in 2000 by Sue Hayden - Specialist Teacher and Emma Jordan - Specialist Speech & Language Therapist, 'Language for Learning' is a Worcestershire joint health and education non-profit making project. It provides courses and resources for staff from Early Years to Secondary Level and training and materials for trainers to deliver these courses within their own Authorities. For further information More information about Language for Learning

Do you need more speech and language therapy support in your school?

Would you like more SLT time for assessments and intervention?

Do you need to develop your universal and targeted offer for SLCN?

 

Why buy from us? 

• We aim to provide one solution for schools to support their provision for SLCN at every level.  We already provide a core service to all settings within Worcestershire and so commissioning additional services from us allows us to build on what is already provided and maximise the total amount of support available to you. 
• We are the main NHS and Local Authority service provider in Worcestershire.  
• We have a proven track record of improving outcomes for children and young people experiencing speech, language and communication needs in mainstream settings.  
• We equip schools to identify SLCN early and to meet children’s needs in the classroom and can offer practical solutions to the challenges faced by class teachers and SENCOs.
• Download our One Service One Solution postcard or additional services flyer for more information

 

Have you got your copy of our 'Supporting Children with SLCN' handbook?

Our handbook will guide you through what core services are available to you and what additional services are available for you to commission to build a comprehensive package of support for your school.