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2018-2019
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Twinkleboost Academy 2
About the
Twinkleboost Academy
Features and benefits:
The Twinkleboost Academy has
been launched to revolutionise
speech, language and
• Practical course that utilises virtual reality,
communication training. simulations, videos, interviews, animations
and much more
You can find out more about Twinkleboost and the work we do at www.twinkleboost.com.
Twinkleboost Academy 4
Workshop 1: Workshop 2:
Supporting children learning Working with parents to develop
English as an additional Language children’s speech, language and
(EAL) communication skills
This workshop is designed to help you provide This workshop focuses on the important role
additional support for children who speak English parents can play in supporting their child’s speech
as a second language. and language development.
This support is fundamental to these children’s You will delve into the challenges facing parents in
overall development and their ability to feel included supporting their child, and you will learn techniques
amongst their peers, as social isolation is often that help you engage with parents and empower
a result of children with EAL being unable to them to help develop their child’s speech and
communicate effectively with other children. language skills at home.
By the end of this workshop you will By the end of this workshop you will
be able to... be able to...
• Understand the stages of learning English • Understand the challenges parents
as an Additional language face in supporting their child’s language
development
• Use a toolkit of strategies to support children
learning EAL • Overcome common barriers to engaging
parents in discussions about Speech,
• Understand how to support children at Language and Communication
tricky times such as circle time, storytime,
lunch time and toileting using a range of tools, • Confidently raise any concerns with parents
games and resources and navigating difficult conversations
This course will take you on a journey through In this course you will learn different strategies
the different ages and stages of communication to create a personalised support plan for children
development that children experience. with SLCN in your setting.
You will gain a deeper understanding of This course uses animations and simulations
communication development through childhood, to deepen your understanding of SLCN support
as well as expected milestones, and be able strategies. You will be equipped with tools, visuals,
to apply your new, enhanced skills to facilitate and practical resources, that you can then use in
typical language development. settings once you’ve completed this course.
By the end of this workshop you will By the end of this workshop you will
be able to... be able to...
• Understand key theoretical models of • Create SLCN profiles that put the child
language learning and impact on practice at the centre of planning and identify
suitable targets and strategies
• Understand different stages of
communication development and the • Use strategies to support young people
influence of environment at each stage with SLCN to develop friendships and gain
independence
• Use a range of strategies to support
Speech and Language development • Apply strategies to support behaviour
at each stage of children with SLCN
• Critically evaluate the latest research • Use specialist resources to support children
and use the knowledge you’ve gained with SLCN at key times such as during
to bring new ideas to professional settings. transitions, lunch, toilet breaks and circle time.
Twinkleboost Academy 6
Course directors
Entry requirements
and assistants:
The Twinkleboost Academy courses are designed
for Early Years practitioners.
Course Director
Certification Caspian Jamie
Paediatric Speech and Language Therapist
Each workshop is a full course in its own right and
you will receive an attendance certificate at the Caspian is one of the UK’s leading Speech
end of each training evening. and Language Therapists, and has received
Shine a Light’s Outstanding Achievement
If you complete all four workshops you will receive Award for his work with children’s
certification as a Twinkleboost Language Support communication. Caspian is a qualified BSc
Assistant, subject to an annual licence fee. As Speech and Language Therapist, and has
a Twinkleboost Language Support Assistant you been instrumental in developing The
will have access to an online workspace where Twinkleboost Academy course programme.
you can benefit from monthly resource packs,
online clinical support and expertise, peer support, The team
and online training videos.
Caspian is supported by a team of speech
and language therapists, therapy assistants,
Twinkleboost accredited Language assistants
and student volunteers from Manchester
are able to access further training so they can
Metropolitan University Speech and Language
deliver Twinkleboost sessions in their own setting.
Therapy course, who are all on-hand to help
provide additional guidance throughout the
course. The speech and language therapy
students provide specialist coaching
throughout the sessions, which give
you access to one-on-one support.
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