Information for Schools as Commissioners: Benefits for Children

Once a member of staff in a school has been trained using an Elklan course they are of huge benefit to children because they:

Understand why it so hard for children with SLCN at school
Understand the breadth and extent of children's communication difficulties, how this affects their learning and their ability to access the curriculum
Can interact at an appropriate level with children with SEN and SLCN.
Give the children time to speak and understand the importance of actively listening to the child.
Can help the children whatever and wherever they are being taught.
Are able to change the way they speak to children so they understand more of what is said.
Understand how to help the child with his speaking.
Can support a child with speech difficulties who has a speech therapy programme to follow.

•

For 0-5 years:
Courses, Resources, Case Studies .

•

For 5-11 years:
Courses, Resources, Case Studies.

•

For 11-16 years:
Courses, Resources, Case Studies

•

For Post 16's:
Courses, Resources, Case Studies.

•

For Vulnerable Young People:
Courses, Resources, Case Studies.

•

For Children with severe or complex needs: Courses.