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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 💡

Click to watch: coursebeetle.co.uk/courses/lsvt...


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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


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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)

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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.

Find out more coursebeetle.co.uk/courses/work...


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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.

coursebeetle.co.uk/articulation

#BlueSkySpeechies

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⏳ Early bird CPD for SLTs – ending soon

Course Beetle early bird rates apply to courses booked or reserved by the end of this week.

📈 From 1st Feb, prices increase for courses running from April onwards.

Secure your place now 👉 coursebeetle.co.uk/courses

#EarlyBird #CPD #CourseBeetle

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Analysis of child speech | Course Beetle Further analysis of child speech is needed for some children with moderate-severe SSD. This training examines an in-depth analysis of speech.

Analysis of Child Speech - 📆 26th Feb

For children with moderate to severe SSD, further analysis of their speech is needed. Find out how regular, repeated transcription and analysis enable you to monitor progress in therapy and change the intervention approach or targets as appropriate.

#SLT #CPD

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Nuffield Dyspraxia Programme (NDP3®) Modules 1-4

The NDP3® approach provides a multi-layered, multi-target treatment approach. Examine the evidence-base for childhood apraxia of speech (CAS), learn the NDP3 assessment procedure and practice using it.

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#SLT #CPD

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Paediatric Optimised Conversation Approach (POCA) - 📆 20th Jan

POCA is a conversational clinical approach which complements existing therapeutic strategies. Find out how to use it and how easily you can implement it in your next therapy session.

Info ➡️ coursebeetle.co.uk/poca

#CPD #coaching #SLT

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Clinical Management of CAS - 22nd Jan 📆

🔹Review the latest evidence
🔹Assessment protocols
🔹Specific assessment tools
🔹Differential diagnosis
🔹Evidence-based intervention approaches

Book your place here: coursebeetle.co.uk/cas

#SpeechTherapy #Training

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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

Find out more >>

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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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January courses

Whether you’re looking to learn something new or update your existing knowledge and skills, we’ve got you covered 💪

There’s a fabulous range of courses running this January!

Check them out ➡️ coursebeetle.co.uk/courses


#training #cpd #BlueSkySpeechies

We’re hiring! 💫
The outstanding multi-disciplinary specialist teams at our outstanding schools in Nottinghamshire and Surrey are growing – could you be the newest member?

Change lives every day and do something you love. Browse our vacancies here: https://bit.ly/3VVgdd2

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Merry Christmas & Happy New Year from Course Beetle! 🎄✨

2025 marked our 10th anniversary, and your passion for supporting children, young people and families through evidence-based practice continues to inspire us.

HUGE thanks to our amazing delegates, presenters & training partners.

#gratitude

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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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Course Beetle will be closed from 22nd December to 5th January.

Please make your course bookings for next year’s courses asap to confirm your places (coursebeetle.co.uk/courses).

Thank you!

PS 🤫 Don’t miss out on the early bird rates!


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Analysis of child speech | Course Beetle Further analysis of child speech is needed for some children with moderate-severe SSD. This training examines an in-depth analysis of speech.

Analysis of Child Speech - 📆 26th Jan

For children with moderate to severe SSD, further analysis of their speech is needed.

Find out how regular, repeated transcription and analysis enable you to monitor progress in therapy and change the intervention approach or targets as appropriate.

#SLT