Speech, Language and Communication Assessment services and charges:

Speech Assessment – £400
Suitable for children with unclear speech or speech sound difficulties.
Includes:
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• Direct speech assessment

• Analysis of speech sound patterns

• Recommendations for therapy and support

• Written summary/report

• Feedback to parents and school

 
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Language & Communication Assessment – £600
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Suitable for children experiencing difficulties with:

• Understanding language

• Expressing themselves verbally

• Vocabulary development

• Reading and listening comprehension

• Following instructions

• Narrative and conversational skills

 
 
 
Includes:

• Direct assessment and analysis of language strengths and difficulties

• Observation within school

• Liaison with school staff

• Written report with recommendations, and feedback

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Social Communication Assessment – £600
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Assessment and consultation for children and young people experiencing social communication difficulties, with or without a formal diagnosis of ASD/ASC or ADHD.
Social communication difficulties may affect:
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• Understanding conversations and social cues

• Developing and maintaining friendships

• Flexible thinking and problem-solving

• Interpreting language within context

• Conversational turn-taking and interaction

• Emotional regulation and self-advocacy

• Understanding others’ perspectives

• Language processing and organisation

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Assessments are tailored to the child and aim to develop a clear understanding of their communication profile and how this impacts learning, relationships, emotional wellbeing and everyday functioning.
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Understanding Barriers to Learning Assessment –£600
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A more holistic assessment for children who appear capable, but are struggling to thrive within school.
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This may include:
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• School observation

• Teacher liaison

• Direct assessment

• Attention and listening profile

• Literacy and comprehension skills

• Language processing

• Social communication

• Identification of barriers affecting learning and participation

 
 
The aim is to identify factors impacting progress and provide practical, achievable recommendations for school and home.

Speech, Language and Communication Therapy Package —  £90 per weekly 1-1 session including liaison, planning and feedback (during term time)
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A weekly integrated therapy package designed to provide consistent, collaborative support within the child’s school environment.
This cost structure avoids unexpected additional charges, as the essential liaison, planning and collaborative work needed to make therapy effective are included within the weekly charge.
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The package includes:
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• Weekly 1:1 direct Speech & Language Therapy session with the child

• Brief liaison with teaching staff before or after sessions

• Ongoing communication with LSAs, Learning Support staff and 1:1 adults supporting the child

• Preparation of therapy activities and resources linked to current curriculum topics and classroom learning

• Adaptation of strategies and materials to support access to learning throughout the school day

• Coaching, modelling and guidance for adults working with the child

• Sharing practical advice and communication strategies with school staff and parents

• Integrated working alongside Occupational Therapy and other professionals where appropriate

• Ongoing planning, monitoring and adjustment of therapy targets

• One formal review meeting per term with parents and/or school staff​

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This collaborative approach recognises that liaison, planning, communication and integrated working between therapists, school staff, SENCo teams and families are key to the successful implementation of strategies and to ensuring therapy is effective within everyday school life.

Additional Liaison & Meetings - £105 per hour
Additional professional liaison or meetings outside the term-time package and included review meeting.
Examples include:

• Attendance at external professional meetings

• Extended observations outside scheduled sessions

• Reports or consultation work requested separately

• Additional school visits or planning meetings  

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Charged pro rata according to time required.