Speech & Language Therapy Training - Child

Recognise common speech and language difficulties in children
Support communication development through proven strategies
Apply intervention techniques in everyday settings
Improve confidence when working with children and families
Understand referral processes and professional roles
Promote positive communication environments

This course is designed for anyone involved in supporting children’s communication and development. It is ideal for teaching assistants, nursery practitioners, early years educators, SEN support workers, learning mentors, childminders, family support workers and parents who would like to better understand speech and language development. The training is also helpful for those considering a future role in speech therapy or childcare and wish to build foundational knowledge before progressing into more specialised study.

Learners gain skills that can be applied in classrooms, nurseries, early years settings and at home. The course encourages confidence when supporting children with speech delays, language difficulties or communication challenges. No previous experience is required, making this training accessible for beginners as well as professionals who want to enhance their knowledge and strengthen their CV.

There are no formal entry requirements for this course. It is suitable for learners aged 16 and above who are interested in speech and language development in children. A good standard of English, numeracy and IT skills is recommended to ensure smooth progress through the learning materials and assessments. All study is delivered online, so learners will need a device with internet access. Motivation to learn and an interest in supporting children will help participants get the most from this training.

Upon successful completion of the Speech & Language Therapy Training - Child, you will qualify for a UK and internationally recognised professional certification. You may also choose to formalise your achievement by obtaining your PDF Certificate for £9 or a Hardcopy Certificate for £15.

This course offers flexible, self-paced study, allowing learners to progress at a time and speed that suits them. The content is written by experts and designed to provide practical knowledge that can be used immediately in childcare, school and home settings. Modules focus on real communication scenarios and give learners confidence to recognise difficulties, provide support and work effectively with parents and professionals.

It is a highly relevant CPD course for anyone working with children, enabling learners to deepen their understanding of speech and language development. Completing the course enhances a CV, demonstrates initiative and helps learners stand out when applying for support roles in education or childcare.

Yes. The course is designed to be accessible for complete beginners as well as those with experience working with children. It introduces concepts step by step, explains terminology clearly and uses examples to make learning easy to follow. There is no prior knowledge required, and learners can study at their own pace. It is ideal for anyone who wants to understand speech and language development in children or is exploring speech therapy as a future career.

Completing this training helps learners build confidence when working with children who have communication needs. The knowledge gained is valuable for school roles, early years jobs, childcare support, family services and SEN environments. It is a recognised CPD qualification that can strengthen a CV, demonstrate professional development and support progression into roles such as teaching assistant, learning support, nursery practitioner or childminder. It is also a useful foundation for further study in speech and language therapy.

All study is delivered online through an easy-to-use learning platform. Learners can access modules at any time, using a computer, tablet or mobile device. Progress can be made at a comfortable pace, and assessments are taken online. There are no fixed schedules, allowing learners to balance study with work or family commitments. The course includes full tutor support if needed, and certification is available upon successful completion.