Ensure the Top Tips for an inclusive learning environment are in place as part of Ordinarily Available Provision.

Staff have an awareness of Speech Language and Communication and how this presents in the classroom, free training ‘An Introduction to Speech Language and Communication’ is available from The Communication Trust.

The Primary School Milestones poster is helpful in understanding the development of children’s language throughout the primary school years.

Staff understand age appropriate skills using checklist such as the free Universally Speaking Age 5-11 checklist, available from The Communication Trust.

Display the communication pyramid in classrooms.

Staff can be trained in the pyramid and to understand how to adapt their communication cues so that they can ‘step up’ or ‘step down’ with a chid as necessary.

Staff are aware of Developmental Language Disorder (DLD), how to identify it and how to support children in the classroom - please see the I CAN Trust’s free guides for teachers and other linked resources Supporting children and young people with DLD Developmental Language Disorder | DLD and Me

Raising awareness of Developmental Language Disorder (RADLD) gives free information and fact sheets about Developmental Language Disorder (DLD), as well as a range of helpful resources.

There is early identification of Speech Language and Communication Needs (SLCN), for example using identification tools such as those listed in the Assessments section.

School has identified designated Communication Champions or Leads.

Complete environmental checklists to evaluate whether the space supports communication and interaction, such as the free Communication Friendly Environment Checklist from the Communication Trust.

Staff set tasks and activities throughout the day/week which focus on supporting language use and understanding, for example, ‘No Pens Day Wednesdays’.

Mixed ability seating for all children provides good modelling of language among other skills.

Other useful and free resources are available from the following websites:

• The Additional Needs Team’s  resource list to support children with Speech, Language and Communication (SLCN)

• Bury Speech and Language Therapy website;

• The Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists;

• Leeds Speech and Language Therapy Toolkit ;

• Hereford and Worcestershire’s   Children's Speech and Language Therapy Resource;

• Rhodes to Language - Integrated Treatment Services.

Further resources:

Tiny Happy People has lots of tips and ideas for supporting communication at home.

Afasic produces free downloads with vital information for parents and professionals about talking, understanding language and getting the right help. They offer free downloads, free parent support days and workshops, and useful links to mobile apps and other support.