Speech and Language is very important here at St. Andrew’s, and communication support is implemented throughout the school at a universal and targeted level. All classes have a robust universal approach including:

 Good listening visuals

Key vocabulary displays

Vocabulary acquisition techniques e.g. clapping out words

Use of Visuals via Widget symbols

Visual timetables

Staff trained in ‘Signalong’

 St. Andrew’s buy in additional services from Speech and Language Therapy. Our named NHS therapist is Alexis Crabtree, and she is present in school all day, every Monday.

 Alexis offers the following support:

1:1 therapy

Group therapy

Whole class screening and interventions

Ongoing training for staff

Resource making and sharing

Parent interaction and feedback for further support at home

 Our in-house communication champion is Mrs Bayliss. Mrs Bayliss attends a termly Communication TA training event, which is hosted at St. Andrew’s and then holds feedback sessions to ensure all staff are supporting children with their speech and language needs as much as possible.