Get to know the issues, implications & how to deliver effective evidence-based practice with @melaniespeechie.bsky.social

Fundamentals of working with SEMH + SLCN | Course Beetle This course is for people working with children and young people who have both SEMH and SLCN. Discover new ideas and the latest research.

Fundamentals of working with children and young people who have SEMH and SLCN - 21/04/26

Get to know the issues, implications & how to deliver effective evidence-based practice with @melaniespeechie.bsky.social


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FREE Webinar - 30/04/26

Join us for a free webinar with Maeve Lappin, who will share information about Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and how it can be applied when working with adults with communication differences.

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We have fantastic courses coming up in April, including:

🔹Generative AI
🔹Early Years
🔹SEMH
🔹DEAP
🔹Advanced Transcription
🔹Talking Mats & Phonological Awareness

What will you learn next? ➡️ coursebeetle.co.uk/courses

#BlueskySpeechies #CPD #SLT #SLT2Be

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Opening hours 🐣

Our offices will be closed on Friday, 3rd April and Monday, 6th April.

If you’re already signed up for a course, you will still be able to access your course materials on our learning academy 🙌

We’ll be back beetling away as usual on Tuesday, 7th April 🐞



#Easter #OfficeHours

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Self-study training courses 💻

We know it’s not always easy to access live training, especially when juggling a heavy caseload. That’s why we have a growing range of self-study courses to help you keep up your #CPD

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Find out more about Generative AI for SLTs:
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Generative AI in Speech & Language Therapy: A Practical Guide | Course Beetle Explore how generative AI tools can enhance speech and language therapy practice while maintaining the core values of client-centred care.

Generative AI for SLTs - 15th Apr

With many NHS employers actively supporting practitioners to use AI in low-risk contexts, this course provides a practical guide for using AI to:

🔹 support clinical work
🔹 reduce administrative burden
🔹 facilitate professional development


#SLT #SLP #SLT2Be

Speech Transcription | Course Beetle Transcription skills are central to the identification and analysis of children’s speech disorders. Brush up your skills on this course.

📣 Speech Transcription Refresher Workshop: 26/03/26

We have some places left on this fantastic workshop with Dr Sean Pert, taking place later this week. This ½ day refresher won’t run again until the autumn term, so grab a place now. ☑️


#FinalCall #CPD #SLT #SLT2Be

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Fundamentals of working with CYP who have SEMH and SLCN

Join @melaniespeechie.bsky.social to understand the issues, implications & how to deliver effective evidence-based practice.

The next available course is on 21st April.

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#SEMH #SLCN #training #SLT

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RADiSSD: Dosage informational video | Course Beetle RADiSSD stands for 'Raising Awareness of Dosage in Speech Sound Disorder. This FREE informational video presents the evidence base.

Watch this FREE presentation by the RADiSSD Group, which raises awareness of dosage in SSD.

They aim to support the use of more evidence-based dosages in service delivery models to improve outcomes and resource utilisation.


#SSD #SLT #SLP #SLT2Be #Blueskyspeechies

It was great to work with the Diagnostics CEN last week about getting the best supervision. This menti shows what they want from supervision. What do you want? Check out RCSLT Guidance and intandem.co.uk for resources and a supervision register to help get what you need #blueskyspeechies #slpeeps

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Sign up! 📨

We’re just putting the final touches to our next newsletter. To make sure you get the latest training updates, special offers and links to upcoming courses, sign up today!

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Free webinar

Want to learn how LSVT LOUD can be applied to children? Watch our free webinar with LSVT Global Inc, recorded last year.

Lots of information and a great Q&A at the end 💡

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#lsvt #webinar #slt #slp #speechtherapy #Blueskyspeechies

Introduction to AAC | Course Beetle This course provides Speech and Language Therapists (SLTs) with a practical introduction to Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC).

📣 NEW Course: Introduction to Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC)

This practical course demystifies this area of practice. See the potential of using AAC approaches effectively in your practice while staying grounded in evidence-based practice.


#AAC #SLT #Communication

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March courses

We have a stack of fantastic courses running in March. Whether you’re looking to learn something new or update your existing skills, we’ve got you covered 👍

All courses ➡️ coursebeetle.co.uk/courses

#CPD #SpeechTherapy

That's great @melaniespeechie.bsky.social 😊 Thank you! We always receive fabulous feedback from people attending you courses. It's great to learn about their key takeaways and eagerness to use what they have learned in their practice 💪

Generative AI in Speech & Language Therapy: A Practical Guide | Course Beetle Explore how generative AI tools can enhance speech and language therapy practice while maintaining the core values of client-centred care.

Generative AI for SLTs

With many NHS employers actively supporting practitioners to use AI in low-risk contexts, this course provides a practical guide for SLTs in using AI to:

🔹 support clinical work
🔹 reduce administrative burden
🔹 facilitate professional development


#BlueskySpeechies

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Speech Transcription - 26th March 📆

Transcription skills are central to the identification and analysis of children’s speech disorders. With SSD one of the most common disorders, is it time to refresh your transcription skills?

Book here: coursebeetle.co.uk/transcription

#SLT #BlueSkySpeechies

Opportunity to join the Delphi Study on Updating the Effectiveness Framework of Functional Communication. - Improving Communication, Improving Lives Talking Mats is a social enterprise whose vision is to improve the lives of people with communication difficulties. How Talking Mats can improve communication and lives.

Do you want to help shape the tools and frameworks that supports Talking Mats and improve communication . If so please consider joining this Delphi study & please share with others to encourage them to contribute - thankyou www.talkingmats.com/opportunity-...

View Anytime Selective Mutism | Course Beetle View Anytime Selective Mutism training means you can learn about this important topic at a time and place to suit you.

Self-study Selective Mutism training

This in-depth training includes the nature and causes of selective mutism, differential diagnosis, theoretical frameworks and evidence-based intervention strategies.

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#SelectiveMutism #CPD

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We have courses coming up with the excellent @melaniespeechie.bsky.social:

✍️How to assess the language & communication needs of CYP with SEMH - 12th Mar
🤝 Understanding & supporting attachment difficulties & complex trauma - 17th Mar

Find out more (🔗 in comments)

#slt #cpd

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Working with d/Deaf People

A modular, self-study course. Mod 1 covers the fundamentals of deafness for any public-facing practitioner.

Mods 2-4 are progression modules for SLTs only seeking to develop specialist skills.

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#Deaf #Hearingloss #CPD

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Last few places left on the following courses:

🔺Fundamentals of working with CYP who have SEMH & SLCN (25th Feb)
🔺DLD: Assessment & Treatment in Clinical Practice (10th Mar)
🔺How, when & why to use the Complexity Approach for children with SSD (11th Mar)

➡️ coursebeetle.co.uk/courses/

#CPD #SLT

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Training for your team

We have a range of options to help you get the right training for your team:

🐞 Block bookings
🐞 Mix & match packages
🐞 Closed courses for just your team

Find out more 👉 coursebeetle.co.uk/training-for...


#training #cpd #slt #slp #speechtherapy

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February courses

Looking to learn something new? Update your existing knowledge and skills? We’ve got you covered 👍

We have a couple of places left on Articulation Disorder and Fundamentals of SEMH courses in February - don’t miss out!

All courses ➡️ coursebeetle.co.uk/courses

#CPD #SLT

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Identification & Management of Articulation Disorder in Children - 11th Feb 📆

Identify articulation disorders in children and how to differentiate between articulation disorders with phonological consequences & phonological difficulties.

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#BlueSkySpeechies