Communication
Our Communication Team
Keeley Johnson Pre Verbal Communication TLR (South)
Jane Connop Communication Manager (West)
Saima Tabassum Communication Support Worker (West)
Shelagh Crossley Consultant for Communication and Training
At Chellow Heights we promote a Communication Rich Environment. This means we use a range strategies and systems to support the communication needs of all our pupils. Click on the links below to find out more.
No tech
- Intensive interaction
- Touch Cues
- Makaton Signing- we also offer Makaton Workshops to parents and carers- see below for more information
- British Sign Language
Low Tech
- Objects of Reference
- Symbols- At Chellow Heights we use Boardmaker symbols to support communication and literacy
- PECS (Picture Exchange Communication System)
- Eye Pointing with E-tran frames
- PODD (Pragmatic Organisation Dynamic Display)
- Switches such as Big Macks and Step-by-steps
- Voice Output Communication Aids (VOCAs) such as Go Talks
High Tech
- Eye Gaze- we have a number of high-tech eye gaze devices available for classes to use with pupils who have physical and communication difficulties
- LAMP (Language Aquisition through Motor Planning)
- high tech devices- we have an Accent 800 and a number of Ipads with dedicated communication software and apps.
Training
Our Communication team are highly trained in a number of communication support strategies. We offer a range of training workshops and advice to support parents, carers and other professionals.
Upcoming Training
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Makaton Beginners Workshop (for parents/carers) Contact Jane Connop Makaton Foundation Workshop (for Professionals) Contact: Jane Connop/ Shelagh Crossley |
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Intensive Interaction |
Intensive Interaction Training for Parents Contact Jane Connop
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EarlyBird |
The EarlyBird Training Course is currently running. Contact Jane Connop for details of future courses |
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YOU MATTER | Contact Jane Connop or Shelagh Crossley |