Schools

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Helping pupils thrive

We know that teamwork makes all the difference! By working closely with pupils, their families, and school staff, we can reduce the impact of speech, language, literacy and communication difficulties on daily life and help pupils shine. With the right support at the right time, they can reach their full potential and feel confident every step of the way.

Support across all school stages

Early Years

Preschool is often the first time speech and communication difficulties come to light. Early identification and intervention can be key in making a big difference for the future. If help isn’t available early on, the gap between children and their peers can grow quickly. That’s why early intervention is so important.

Primary School

Structured learning in primary school only highlights speech, language and communication challenges. It is also when literacy difficulties reveal themselves. Without timely intervention, pupils can quickly fall behind. Intervention can close the gap and build confidence.

Secondary School

This is a crucial time to provide the right support, helping young people stay on track, develop their social skills and build the skills they need for the future. We work on two levels – building the underlying skills or filling in the gaps, and on a functional level according to the demands of the pupil’s current situation.

When to refer a pupil

Consider referring if a pupil is:

difficult to understand
not following the content during group activities or carpet time
struggling with phonics compared to their peers
finding it difficult to follow instructions
not producing sentences and stories like others in their class
struggling to put their ideas down on paper
performing well in spelling tests but not applying this to writing
having difficulty with reading fluency or comprehension compared to others in the class
finding it hard to make and maintain friends or communicate with others in class or on the playground
spelling in a way that suggests their speech production is affecting their spelling

What we offer schools

Free screening for pupils that teachers or SENDCOs are concerned about
Initial consultations, assessments, and detailed reports
Collaboration with parents, staff, and other professionals
Partnering with NHS therapists and local authority professionals
INTERVENTION:
- Advice, personalised targets, and support programmes
- Support with Individual Support Plans (ISPs), Education and Health Care Plan (EHCP) applications and Annual Reviews
- One-to-one therapy tailored to each pupil’s needs, either in school or externally
- Bespoke group sessions (e.g. phonology, social communication, working memory)
- Ongoing review and monitoring
- Consolidation sessions to reinforce and generalise the skills targeted
- Zoom consultations for families and professionals
TRAINING:
- Bespoke INSET training and workshops for staff
- Informal training for parents, carers, and teaching assistants

The Assessment Process

Step 2

Step 1

The Teacher or SENDCO contacts Kid Speech London.

The Teacher informs the SENDCO about concerns.

Step 4

Step 3

We provide feedback and recommend next steps.

The parent gives consent for a free (10-15 minutes) screening of their child’s abilities.

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If a full assessment is needed, we will:

Collect case history information from the parents
Carry out formal and informal assessments
Observe in school if appropriate
Have discussions with teachers and other professionals
Share outcomes and recommendations in a feedback session with school and parents.

Therapy and Support

If intervention is needed, we provide:

Direct weekly or fortnightly support
Regular and prompt feedback about the child’s progress towards targets set each week
Class adaptation advice
Key-worker led consolidation sessions
Support to Teaching Assistants
Attendance at multi-disciplinary meetings and reviews

We will be there to support the pupils and teachers at your school to allow each child to flourish!

Here’s what our school colleagues are saying about us.

EXPLORE TESTIMONIALS

Working alongside our Speech and Language Therapist, Belinda, has been an absolute privilege. Her professionalism and depth of expertise shine through in everything she does, and the positive impact she’s had on our children’s communication and confidence is truly remarkable. What makes Belinda exceptional is not only her knowledge and skill, but also her incredibly warm and supportive nature. She takes the time to understand each child as an individual and works closely with staff and families to create a consistent and nurturing approach. I’ve witnessed first-hand how children who once struggled to communicate or engage with others have made outstanding progress under her care. They not only improve in speech and language, but also grow in confidence, participation, and joy in learning. Belinda is a valued and irreplaceable part of our team, and we are so fortunate to have her in our school.
Hannah has successfully helped our children who were really struggling, especially with behaviour. Using her own unique approach, they learn what behaviours are appropriate and how best to problem solve. This in turn lowers stress for families and empowers teachers.

SENDCO
Abi has been incredibly supportive and has done a brilliant job — her targeted strategies, clear communication, and patient guidance have truly helped unlock progress. We’re so grateful for the difference she’s made.

Deputy Head Teacher
As a SENDCO, I cannot recommend Belinda and Kid Speech London highly enough for her exceptional work as a speech therapist. She is incredibly approachable, making collaboration effortless and ensuring both staff and parents feel supported every step of the way. Her dedication and expertise consistently deliver outstanding results, helping children achieve remarkable progress in their communication skills. Belinda’s approach is transformational, and her passion for her work shines through in everything she does.

SENDCO
Belinda has worked with many children at my school. Her attention to detail, care and professionalism is second to none. Cases where other speech and language therapists have overlooked aspects of development, Belinda picked up on and has ensured impressive outcomes. I always know that when I refer parents to Belinda that they will be in very safe hands.

SENDCO
Hannah has worked with a number of children in our school over recent years. She is kind and gentle and develops good relationships with the adults and children she works with. We have seen children’s speech and social communication skills improve after her work with them.

SENDCO