Language and Communication – Professional Learning

Language & Communication

The Language & Communication team are offering the following sessions this academic session:

Course Title	Brief Summary	Target Audience	Expected Outcomes	Course Tutors	Dates
Developmental Language Disorder (DLD)	Raising Awareness of DLD What to look for Strategies to try out	All school staff	Increased knowledge, awareness and confidence of Developmental Language Disorder for all staff Tips and strategies to try in your classroom	Rhian Duncan Shona Turnbull	1 x 1.5 hours 4.00-5.30pm Tuesday 28^th October 2025 Session will be held online
Oracy skills and Vocabulary Building	Learn What is Oracy? And the importance of Oracy and a rich vocabulary	All school staff	Strategies to improve oracy skills within the classroom Strategies to improve learners’ vocabulary and skills to aid the acquisition of new vocabulary	Rhian Duncan Shona Turnbull	1 x 1.5 hours 4.00-5.30pm Wednesday 21^st January 2026 Session will be held online
Colourful Semantics	What is Colourful Semantics and how can I use it to support literacy? How can I use it in my classroom?	All school staff	Knowledge and understanding of the Colourful Semantics approach Ideas, tips and strategies to use it in your classroom	Rhian Duncan Shona Turnbull	1 x 1.5 hours 4.00-5.30pm Wednesday 11^th March 2026 Session will be held online

The Language & Communication team held their first Colourful Semantics session online last term and this is available to view on the SBC Way You Tube Channel.

Visit the SBCWay launch pad for additional information, support and resources.

IWS PL Offer 2025/26 June 17, 2025

Important information for School Leadership Teams All offers on Business World will be delivered live through TEAMS. All attendees are expected to complete an online evaluation form after the session We welcome enquiries for bespoke face to face input from schools or clusters as we continue to strengthen our cluster… Read more

Oracy & Vocabulary Development May 27, 2025

Participants will learn what Oracy is and why it is important, explore resources which can be used to support Oracy development, learn about different strategies which are effective in teaching vocabulary development, focus on which vocabulary should be prioritised, which skills are important when learning new vocabulary and learn about… Read more

Supporting Children’s Speech, Language and Communication Development November 17, 2023

Developmental Language Disorder Training August 31, 2023

Developmental Language Disorder 18 October – 4.00-5.30pm – Microsoft Teams Find out about the common, but frequently hidden Neurodevelopmental condition DLD (Developmental Language Disorder). This training led by Leader Valley’s Language and Communication teachers and NHS Speech Therapy staff will introduce school staff to what DLD is, how it impacts… Read more