Course Overview

This course equips participants with the skills to communicate effectively with children who use verbal, non-verbal, or alternative communication methods.
 

Learning Outcomes

By the end of the course, participants will be able to:

• Understand barriers to communication

• Use age-appropriate communication strategies

• Support children who are non-verbal

• Recognise the importance of active listening

• Utilise communication aids and visual supports

• Promote participation and choice

• Adapt communication for individual needs
   

Practical Activities

• Communication role play

• Visual aid exercises

• Case studies

• Listening and observation activities
   

Suitable For

• School staff

• Childcare professionals

• Healthcare professionals

• Social care teams

• Foster carers

• Residential care staff
   

Optional Competency Assessment

Observed communication exercises and workplace competency sign-off available.