Confident Communicators Programme

Intensive support for children with speech, language, and communication needs.

The Confident Communicators programme is for children aged 4 to 6 years old, with identified high speech and language and communication needs.

This is a new service which provides additional SLCN support in the classroom to help children meet their communication milestones. Teaching Assistants will be supported to deliver this o­ffer by Speech and Language Therapists and an Advisory Teacher. 

Support Packages

The child will receive a package of support designed by a Speech and Language Therapist and an Advisory Teacher, delivered by school sta­ff.

The support will be targeted to the child’s specific needs and will help them develop and use their communication skills. The length of the package will be based on the needs of the child and informed by regular reviews and goal setting.

As part of the package the child will also have access to direct speech and language therapy, delivered by a therapist. Each child's progress will be reviewed at the end of each term. 

By building on the support Children have received in the early years, this package will ensure that they have the best start to life at primary school. 

Referrals for this programme can be made by the child's school in partnership with the schools linked Speech and Language Therapist. Speak with the child's School Special Educational Needs Coordinator (SENCO) for more details. 

If you are the SENCO, please fill out the referral form below and send it to confidentcommunicators@rbkc.gov.uk

Step by Step Referral Process:

1. Complete the Progression Tools with the child (children who typically obtained red/amber scores are appropriate for the programme)
2. Discuss referral with link SLT
3. Discuss referral with parents and obtain consent - Parent/Carer Consent Form
4. Fill out the Confident Communicators Referral Form

For more information please see the Referral Guidance

The following resources below are a selection of websites, information packs and guidance.

• Communications Hub
• SEND Ordinary Available Provision

• Menu of Support
• Information Pack for Families 

• Referral Guidance
• Confident Communicators Referral Form

• Eligibility Criteria
• Confident Communicators Pathway