What is the Communication Trust

The Communication Trust (TCT) is funded by the Department for Children, Schools and Families (DCSF) and founded by BT Better World, Afasic and Council for Disabled Children and I CAN.  I CAN is hosting the trust. This small core group is supported by a number of partners. There are over 20 voluntary and community groups who contribute to the work of the Trust. In addition the Trust is consulting with a number of representatives of the children’s workforce, including the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists (RCSLT), the Children’s Workforce Development Council (CWDC) and the Teaching and Development Agency for schools (TDA).

The purpose of the Trust is to raise awareness of the importance of speech, language and communication across the children’s workforce and enable practitioners to access the best training and expertise to support all children’s communication needs.

The Communication Trust conference
Friday 10 October 2008
CBI Conference Centre, Centre Point Tower,
103 New Oxford Street, London, WC1A 1DU

This second conference from The Communication Trust aims to provide an opportunity to explore the issue of workforce development in the context of speech, language and communication (SLC) for primary aged children (including the transition into primary school). 

Delegates will hear updates from key players from the Bercow review and listen to keynote speakers from experts in curriculum and schools inspection.  Attendees will also explore current issues in workforce development following the announcement of Bercow Review recommendations and learn more about tools and resources for teachers and parents to support children’s communication development. 

Delegates will get an update on the Speech, Language and Communication Framework (SLCF), a competency based framework to support managers and practitioners to assess and plan professional development in the context of SLC. 

View the programme of the day here    View a list of local accomodation

Places cost just £130 per person.

The Communication Trust launches the new Speech and Language Communication Framework (SLCF).

The SLCF is available as an interactive online tool. It is for all members of the children’s workforce. Practitioners and managers will be able to carry out an online evaluation of their current skills and knowledge and identify training to support them in areas where they are not confident. There is also an enquiry service to handle any specific questions. To find out more please visit www.communicationhelppoint.org.uk