With increasing levels of Speech, Language, and Communication Needs (SLCN) among children and young people, the HLCP can play a key role in facilitating effective support for the development of children and young people’s speech, language and communication development within educational and early years settings. This nationally recognised programme empowers practitioners to bridge the gap between settings and specialist services, ensuring every child and young person receives high-quality provision and support for the development of their speech, language and communication skills and overall learning journey.
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The HLCP award involves:
Flexible Learning: A combination of self-study, webinars, individual tutorial and assessment.
Practical Application: Supporting two children/young people with different SLC needs.
Assessment : Live virtual observation, reflective discussion and discussions with the setting SENCO and Headteacher/Manager.
Evidence Portfolio: An e-portfolio is completed to demonstrate enhanced-level competencies.
Units 1 & 2: Foundation knowledge and meeting SLCF competencies.
Units 3 & 4: Practical implementation with two children, observation, and reflection.
Final Assessment: An HLCP assessor will complete a live virtual observation and discussion with the HLCP candidate their SENCO and Headteacher.
| Name of Unit | Type of Assessment | |
|---|---|---|
| Unit 1 | Understand and Identify SLCN of children/young people | Short, written tasks (250 words) concerning all children/young people with SLCN |
| Unit 2 | Working in collaboration with others to support children/young people with SLCN | Short, written tasks (250 words) concerning all children/young people with SLCN |
| Unit 3 | Application and knowledge to support children/young people with SLCN | Short written descriptions (250 words) concerning two specific children/young people in the setting who have different SLC needs |
| Unit 4 | Application of skills and evaluation of support for children/young people Written descriptions, practical demonstration, and production of artefacts with two specific children/young people described in Unit 3 with SLCN | Written descriptions, practical demonstration, and production of artefacts with two specific children/young people described in Unit 3 |
| Oral question and answer session about the same two children/young people |
It is so helpful to have someone in school with foundational knowledge of communication. She ensures strategies are implemented school-wide and can explain WHY we do what we do!Alison Evans - Speech and Language Therapist
To qualify, you need:
Please be aware that payment for the programme must be made by the applicant's setting, LA, MAT etc. Payment by the individual applicant will not be accepted.
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£740 plus VAT per person.
Please be aware that payment for the programme must be made by the applicant's setting, LA, MAT etc. Payment by the individual applicant will not be accepted.
Become a Higher Level Communication Practitioner and make a real difference for children with speech and language needs.
The HLCP award is now available as part of an exciting Level 5 Speech, Language and Communication Leadership Apprenticeship. The apprenticeship, delivered by ESF Apprenticeships, includes training from Elklan Tutors.
This fully funded programme offers a unique opportunity for experienced practitioners to develop advanced skills in supporting and leading speech, language and communication practice within their setting, while gaining a nationally recognised qualification.
For more information and to apply for the Level 5 Speech, Language and Communication Leadership Programme, visit the ESF Apprenticeships website.
ESF Apprenticeships WebsiteThe HLCP programme pilot was evaluated by Newcastle University. Please explore this evaluation report and other articles about the impact of the HLCP programme as well as our feedback clips from the HLCPs, their managers and leaders and their link speech and language therapists.
The evaluation report on the HLCP programme from Newcastle University
A case study highlighting the impact of HLCP training at Brays School
Feedback from Headteachers, SENCOs and HLCPs
Feedback from Speech and Language Therapists
An interview with Becky Davies (HLCP) and Alison Evans (SaLT).
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