Guidance
SEND training for post-16 settings: speech, language and communication
Training materials on strategies for supporting learners with speech, language and communication needs in mainstream post-16 settings.
Applies to England
Documents
Details
These materials are designed to train all teaching and support staff, in mainstream post-16 settings, on methods for supporting learners with speech, language and communication needs (SLCN).
The training focuses on practical, evidence-informed strategies.
These resources cover:
- the role speech, language and communication play in learning
- challenges in the post-16 classroom
- inclusive teaching principles for supporting all learners, particularly with SLCN
- practical examples, scenarios for analysis and questions for reflection
The materials can be used in conjunction with the full training package SEND and inclusion training for post-16 settings.
Updates to this page
Published 24 September 2026