L5 Speech, Language & Communication Leadership

Programme Overview

This Level 5 programme equips practitioners with the essential knowledge and skills to support their SENCO in providing and modelling strong practices to support individual learners with SLCN. You will develop a strong understanding of national policy and legislation, lead effective communication interventions across your setting, drive strategic change, and strengthen collaboration between settings and specialist services. The programme includes the nationally-recognised Higher Level Communications Practitioner (HLCP) award from OCN London.

What Your Staff Will Learn

• The ability to liaise effectively with the SENCO, parents, and local SLCN and Speech and Language Therapy (SaLT) services
• Enhanced team management skills, including coaching and mentoring of colleagues to effectively support speech, language and communication skills
• Improved knowledge to understand and identify SLCN, and to implement effective support strategies
• The confidence and skills to make data-driven decisions including monitoring and evaluation of activities and interventions for pupils with SLCN
• The confidence to support/lead referrals to SaLT and SLCN services for diagnostic and clinical assessments and advice
• The nationally-recognised Higher Level Communications Practitioner award from OCN London
• Champion inclusive practices and drive strategic change across your setting

Entry Requirements

• 1
  Experience working in an educational setting as a Teaching Assistant, LSA or equivalent for at least one year (FTE)
• 2
  Hold Elklan's Level 3 qualification in Speech and Language Support for 5–11s or 11–16s, OR NCFE CACHE Level 3 Award in Supporting Children and Young People's Speech, Language and Communication
• 3
  Minimum GCSE English at Grade 4 (Grade C) or above, or equivalent Level 2 Functional Skills
• 4
  Support from your Headteacher/line manager and SENCO
• 5
  Be employed at least 16 hours a week with at least 50% of working hours in England
• 6
  Have lived in England for the last three years and have the right to work in the UK

Benefits for Your School