Whole School Approaches to SLCN A workshop that

Whole School Approaches to SLCN A workshop that gives practical strategies to practitioners and parents to enhance the learning experience of children from early years to secondary. Jo Collett – SLCN Consultant

Listening and Concentration 100% • 1 minute 50% • 15 minutes 0% • 30 minutes

What do we know already? • Developmental norms • National Curriculum • Identification of delay or disorder Expressive Language Receptive Language Attention and Listening Social Skills • Challenges

Many children with speech, language and communication needs may experience…… Difficulty understanding words about feelings Bullying Loneliness and isolation Switching off or acting up in lessons Difficulties explaining what they want or need Failure at school or poor exam results if additional support is not provided Difficulties adjusting to changes in routine Difficulties with literacy

Whole School Approaches Visual Supports Vocabulary Communication Friendly Settings General Strategies

Visual Supports Ø Ø Time Lines Choice Boards Picture instructions First and then

Vocabulary Enhanced word learning will improve performance in the following ways in the following contexts. • • • Improve listening in setting Better understanding of the vocabulary used Enhanced ability to give explanations Improves ability to express themselves Better participation Improved confidence

How do we teach vocabulary? • • • Meanings Look Sound Taste Smell Function Location Synonym Antonym Long or short word How would you use it in a sentence

Types of Words Specialised Low frequency Tier 3 Topic specific Describing Abstract words Cross curricular Often descriptive Adjectives, adverbs Vocabulary of time Tier 2 Tier 1 Core High Frequency Objects

ACTIVITY – Tier 2 Practical Write down 2 -3 multi-sensory ways of helping a child learn the Tier 2 word (linguistic concept) you have been given.

Communication Friendly Settings Visual Audit Ø Ø Ø Layout of room Busy or calm? Variety of groupings Outdoor opportunities Quiet area

Autism Education Trust Environment Audit

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General Strategies Monitor screen time Model reading and writing in your everyday tasks Encourage talk at every opportunity Make sure you praise the use of tricky vocabulary say it as they would if they could! Repeat – emphasise - expand

Questions? Jo. collett@northyorks. gov. uk – Mobile: 07855271703 julia. dickason@northyorks. gov. uk – Mobile: 07837064144