About Jane
I am a qualified speech and language therapist with over 30 years experience. I specialise in working with school age children who have delayed or disordered speech and language skills, including students with social, emotional and mental health needs. I have worked in many different educational settings including mainstream, SEN, residential and independent.
"Communication is the key to connection"
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Services
Assessments
I carry out assessments tailored to individual needs. Assessments can include talking and playing with your child, observations at home and at school, discussions with parents, carers and teachers. I use standardised formal and informal assessments and provide detailed reports identifying speech and language needs. I also provide advice and recommendations. Reports can be used for initial diagnosis', baseline measurements, for reviewing progress, second opinions, for annual reviews, EHCPs, ISPs, tribunals and/ or medico legal claims.
Therapy
I can provide one-to-one or small group sessions and/or advice, support and programs for parents and teachers to focus on:
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Developing attention and listening skills
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Improving comprehension of spoken and written language
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Developing vocabulary and word finding skills
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Improving expressive language skills and narrative
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Improving articulation and phonology
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Stammering
Support can range from ad-hoc input to meet individual needs or a whole school approach.
Training
I offer training and support for families and schools, examples of training courses I offer include:
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Identifying students with speech language and communication needs (SLCN)
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Developing a language friendly classroom
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Differentiating teaching and learning to meet the needs of students with SLCN
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ADHD and Language Development
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Autism and Communication Skills
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Teaching Vocabulary
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Supporting language and literacy development
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Supporting students who stammer
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Strategies for speech development
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Lego Therapy
Testimonials
As a newly qualified teacher, Jane's advice about how to identify and support students who have language difficulties has been really useful.
Heidi Carter (NQT)
The support and guidance we received were invaluable. We are so grateful for the help!
Emily and Tom
The therapists are patient and understanding, making a significant difference in our child's communication skills.
Rebecca Lee
