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Course Beetle is a specialist speech, language, and communication training provider. We deliver exceptional training for SLTs, SLTAs, SLPs, and other professionals.

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Course Beetle @coursebeetle.co.uk · 15h
SLTs working with adults with communication differences - this one’s for you. Our ACT course with Maeve Lappin (SLT & Board-Certified Behaviour Analyst) covers Acceptance and Commitment Therapy in a uniquely experiential, ‘inside-out’ way. More info 👇
A speech and language therapist works with a client using ACT principles.
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Course Beetle @coursebeetle.co.uk · 28/09/2026
Meet Natalie Fitzpatrick, one of only 5 licensed PODD trainers in the UK! Deputy Head at Villa Real School, County Durham. 24 years of working with children with complex physical, learning & communication needs. 👇 1/2
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Course Beetle @coursebeetle.co.uk · 21/09/2026
🌟 Meet Dr Sean Pert - one of our most popular presenters! SLT, Senior Lecturer at the University of Manchester, three-time RCSLT Sternberg Award winner, and nominated as Most Inspiring Lecturer by his students. 👇 1/2
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Dr Sean Pert | Course Beetle
Dr Sean Pert is a Speech and Language Therapist with more than 25 years of experience in the NHS, Charity sector and Higher Education.
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Course Beetle @coursebeetle.co.uk · 16/09/2026
💙 How do you assess language in young people with SEMH, accurately AND in a way that works for them? This course with Melanie Cross tackles exactly that. 29th September, 9.00 am - 1.00 pm via Zoom. 👇 1/2
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Course Beetle @coursebeetle.co.uk · 14/09/2026
🗣️ Multiple Oppositions & Conventional Minimal Pairs with Dr Jill Titterington. 30th September, 9.30 am – 4.30 pm via Zoom 💻 Specialist CPD for SLTs working with children with consistent phonological disorder/delay. 👇 1/2
A boy and his Speech and Language Therapist work on sounds. The SLT uses interventions like multiple oppositions and conventional minimal pairs.
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Course Beetle @coursebeetle.co.uk · 09/09/2026
🆓 Free webinar! Dr Jill Titterington - Advanced Phonetic Transcription taster session. Tuesday 13th October, 12.30–1.00 pm via Zoom. Jill believes transcription is a core SLT skill everyone should have. Come and see why! 👇 1/2
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FREE webinar: Advanced Transcription | Course Beetle
Join us for this free webinar to learn more about advanced transcription skills training with Dr Jill Titterington.
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Course Beetle @coursebeetle.co.uk · 07/09/2026
Phonological Awareness Assessment & Intervention with @drhelenslt.bsky.social - 24th September, 9.30 am – 4.30 pm via Zoom! Evidence-based, practical, and you leave with free NAPA & NIPA resources to use straight away. 🎁 1/2
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Course Beetle @coursebeetle.co.uk · 02/09/2026
🌟 New course launch: Therapy Outcome Measures (TOMs)! Learn from TOMs' creators themselves in this practical two-session Zoom workshop. 📅 8th & 15th December 2026, 9.30 am–1.00 pm 👇 1/2
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TOMs (Therapy Outcome Measures) | Course Beetle
TOMs (Therapy Outcome Measures) provides a practical, evidence-based framework for measuring meaningful clinical outcomes.
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Course Beetle @coursebeetle.co.uk · 24/08/2026
📆 September courses We are now taking bookings for some of our September courses: 1️⃣ DLD 2️⃣ SEMH fundamentals 3️⃣ Phonological Awareness 4️⃣ AAC 5️⃣ SEMH assessment 6️⃣Multiple Oppositions Book now or reserve your place while you sort employer funding 🙌 #CPD #SLT #SLTA #SpeechTherapy
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Course Beetle @coursebeetle.co.uk · 19/08/2026
🌍 Working with bilingual children and not sure where to start? Dr Sean Pert’s self-study course on speech & language disorders in a bilingual context is open anytime. Learn at your own pace, 4 months to complete. 👇
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View anytime Bilingual children - speech disorders | Course Beetle
View anytime course for those supporting bilingual children who speak two or more languages, and experience speech and language difficulties
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Course Beetle @coursebeetle.co.uk · 17/08/2026
Self-study training courses 💻 We know it’s not always easy to access live training: 📚 Heavy caseload 🏡 Balancing work and home 🌍 Time zones That’s why we have a growing range of self-study courses. You can log in anytime and study where and when suits you 💪 Find out more 👇
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Course Beetle delivers speech, language, and communication training for Speech and Language Therapists (SLTs) and allied professionals.
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Course Beetle @coursebeetle.co.uk · 10/08/2026
🌟 Now available as a self-study course - start anytime! Working with Speech & Language Disorders in a Bilingual Context with Dr Sean Pert (Chair, RCSLT). Learn at your own pace with 4 months to complete. 1/2
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View anytime Bilingual children - speech disorders | Course Beetle
View anytime course for those supporting bilingual children who speak two or more languages, and experience speech and language difficulties
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Speech Apraxia International @speechapraxia.bsky.social · 06/08/2026
In this episode, Ruth Pepper is joined by Helen Stringer to explore childhood apraxia of speech through an evidence-based lens. Helen was the lead author on the RCSLT Position paper on Childhood Apraxia Of Speech www.patreon.com/SpeechApraxi...
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Deciding upon a position paper for Childhood Apraxia Of Speech with Helen Stringer | Speech Apraxia International
In this episode, Ruth Pepper is joined by Helen Stringer to explore childhood apraxia of speech through an evidence-based lens. Helen was th
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Course Beetle @coursebeetle.co.uk · 03/08/2026
📆 September courses We are now taking bookings for some of our Sept courses: 1️⃣ DLD 2️⃣ SEMH fundamentals 3️⃣ Phonological Awareness 4️⃣ AAC 5️⃣ SEMH assessment 6️⃣Multiple Oppositions Book now or reserve your place while you sort employer funding 🙌 #CPD #SLT #SLTA #SpeechTherapy
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Course Beetle @coursebeetle.co.uk · 27/07/2026
Looking to train your team? We offer: • Closed group courses • Block bookings with discounts • Mix & match packages Our training is flexible and tailored to your service’s needs. Browse courses & get in touch - we're here to help! #SLT #CPD #SpeechAndLanguageTherapy #SLTTraining
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Training for your organisation | Course Beetle
We understand that every organisation has its own specific training needs. Find out how Course Beetle can help meet your training needs.
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Course Beetle @coursebeetle.co.uk · 22/07/2026
🆕 Amplifying Voices: Improving Communication in Children with Motor Speech Disorders This short, self-study taster course gives you a big-picture introduction to how an intensive voice approach like LSVT LOUD® is being used with children who have motor speech disorders. #BlueskySpeechies
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Taster Course: LSVT LOUD® for KIDS | Course Beetle
This 90-minute self-study taster course provides a practical overview of using LSVT LOUD to improve voice and speech clarity in children.
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Course Beetle @coursebeetle.co.uk · 20/07/2026
Summer school 🏖️ Now might be the perfect opportunity to catch some rays 🌞and get in some CPD 📚! Check out our self-study courses you can access anytime, anywhere! Enjoy 😎 #CPD #SelfStudy #SLT #SLP
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Course Beetle delivers speech, language, and communication training for Speech and Language Therapists (SLTs) and allied professionals.
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Course Beetle @coursebeetle.co.uk · 15/07/2026
👋 Hello to everyone from @nhs-elft.bsky.social taking part in today’s final session of ‘Fundamentals of working with children and young people who have SEMH and SLCN’ with @melaniespeechie.bsky.social Looks like it’s going to be a warm one 🥵 Stay cool and hydrated! Enjoy your training ☺️
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Course Beetle @coursebeetle.co.uk · 13/07/2026
NEW: Developing Vocabulary and Supporting Word Finding Join Dr Wendy Rinaldi for a practical 1/2-day session to explore the link between semantics and pragmatics in the Early Years and Key Stage 1. Only 8 places available. Book early to avoid disappointment
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Developing Vocabulary and Supporting Word Finding | Course Beetle
A unique opportunity to join a small tutorial-type group to receive a research summary on Developing Vocabulary and Supporting Word Finding.
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Course Beetle @coursebeetle.co.uk · 08/07/2026
📚 New resource spotlight! “Working with Deaf Children and Young People” by Sarah Beazley & Judy Halden provides practical strategies & checklists to support communication for deaf children & young people. 🔗 Find out more:
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Working with Deaf Children and Young People | Course Beetle
This book highlights the wide impact of deafness on many aspects of communication for deaf children and young people, and those around them.
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Course Beetle @coursebeetle.co.uk · 06/07/2026
⌛Last few spaces remaining! Have you thought about what gestures are really telling us? Mary Gavin explores gesture types, functions & intentionality in non-speaking autistic children. 📅 16th July 2026, 9.30 am – 4.00 pm Book your place now 👇 #autism
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Gestures: What’s the point? Using gestures with non-speaking autistic children in the early years | Course Beetle
This course explains the role gestures play in developing a child's understanding and expressive language.
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Course Beetle @coursebeetle.co.uk · 01/07/2026
New course: Introduction to Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) This practical course demystifies this area of practice. See the potential of using AAC approaches effectively in your practice while staying grounded in evidence-based practice. #AAC #SLT #Communication
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Introduction to AAC | Course Beetle
This course provides Speech and Language Therapists (SLTs) with a practical introduction to Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC).
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Course Beetle @coursebeetle.co.uk · 29/06/2026
📆 July courses We have a small number of places left on these courses: 1️⃣ Attachment & Trauma 2️⃣ Complexity Approach 3️⃣ BEST 4️⃣ Gestures These are the last open courses before the summer break, so if you need to get your CPD in, now’s the time!
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Course Beetle delivers speech, language, and communication training for Speech and Language Therapists (SLTs) and allied professionals.
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Course Beetle @coursebeetle.co.uk · 24/06/2026
👋 What's a gesture really telling us? Our course "Gestures: What's the point?" with Mary Gavin explores gesture types, functions & intentionality in non-speaking autistic children. 📅 16th July 2026, 9.30 am – 4.00 pm Book your place now 👇
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Gestures: What’s the point? Using gestures with non-speaking autistic children in the early years | Course Beetle
This course explains the role gestures play in developing a child's understanding and expressive language.
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North East SLT Research Network @nesltresearch.bsky.social · 22/06/2026
Today is the deadline for registration for this years research workshop 🚨🚨 it is happening over a half day at Newcastle University. 🎉🎉 follow this link to sign up: forms.office.com/pages/respon...
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Course Beetle @coursebeetle.co.uk · 22/06/2026
🗣️ SLTs working with phonological disorder — this one’s for you! Our Complexity Approach course with Dr Jill Titterington explores evidence-based target selection for children with moderate-to-severe SSD. 📅 8th & 9th July 2026, 9.30 am – 1.30 pm 👇 1/2
A girl and a Speech and Language Therapist sit cross legged on the floor as they practice making sounds.
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Course Beetle @coursebeetle.co.uk · 18/06/2026
📢 Last few places — DLD course with Carly Hartshorn, 30th June! A practical, evidence-based day covering differential diagnosis, assessment, treatment approaches and the lived experience of children & young people with DLD. 👇 1/2
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Course Beetle @coursebeetle.co.uk · 17/06/2026
🆓 Free webinar — 30th September, 10–11 am! Join Tara Gretton for a free intro to Solution-Focused Practice. Find out what SFP is, what the full course covers, and pick up a tool to try straight away. SLTs, Social Workers, Education Professionals and more — all welcome! Register free 👇
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FREE webinar SFP | Course Beetle
Join us for this free webinar to find out about the SFP approach and how to use it in your practice as a Speech and Language Therapist.
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Course Beetle @coursebeetle.co.uk · 15/06/2026
🚨 Last few places left — CAS course with Dr Pam Williams, 25th June! This specialist one-day course covers assessment, differential diagnosis & evidence-based intervention for Childhood Apraxia of Speech - linked to the RCSLT (2024) Position Paper. 👇 1/2
A SLT supports a child with Childhood Apraxia of Speech.
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Course Beetle @coursebeetle.co.uk · 10/06/2026
SLTs working with adults with communication differences — this one’s for you. Our ACT course with Maeve Lappin (SLT & Board-Certified Behaviour Analyst) covers Acceptance and Commitment Therapy in a uniquely experiential, ‘inside out’ way. See the thread for more details. Book your place 👇
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ACT | Course Beetle
ACT: Acceptance & Commitment Therapy promotes psychological flexibility. Training for SLTs working with adults with communication differences.
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Course Beetle @coursebeetle.co.uk · 08/06/2026
Dysarthria For SLTs working with patients of all ages with acquired or developmental dysarthria. Module 1 focuses on features and assessment - designed to increase your confidence. Module 2 concentrates on treatment: knowing what to do and when to do it, including urgent treatment. #cpd #SLT
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Dysarthria – Refresher Modules | Course Beetle
This course is for Speech and Language Therapists working with patients of all ages with acquired or developmental dysarthria.
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Course Beetle @coursebeetle.co.uk · 01/06/2026
📆 June courses We’ve got some great courses coming up in June. 😀 From Core Vocabulary to Selective Mutism and DLD to CAS and lots more ➕➕➕ Whether you’re looking to learn something new or update your existing skills, we’ve got you covered 👍 ⚠️ Don’t miss out on training before the summer break!
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Course Beetle delivers speech, language, and communication training for Speech and Language Therapists (SLTs) and allied professionals.
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Course Beetle @coursebeetle.co.uk · 26/05/2026
Self-study training courses 💻 We know it’s not always easy to access live training, especially when juggling a heavy caseload. That’s why we have a growing range of self-study courses to help you keep up your #CPD What will you learn? #BlueskySpeechies
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Course Beetle delivers speech, language, and communication training for Speech and Language Therapists (SLTs) and allied professionals.
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Nichola Shelton @nichola-slp.bsky.social · 26/05/2026
New open access paper for the reading pile: Defining Communicative Participation for Children and Young People: Views of Young People, Parents, and Speech and Language Therapists doi.org/10.1111/1460... #DevLangDis #SLPeeps
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Defining Communicative Participation for Children and Young People: Views of Young People, Parents, and Speech and Language Therapists
Background Communicating effectively in everyday life is a key outcome for children with speech, language and communication difficulties. However, we lack a clear way to describe children's everyday...
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Course Beetle @coursebeetle.co.uk · 20/05/2026
Talking Mats Foundation Training Learn how to use the innovative & award-winning Talking Mats approach to support people with communication difficulties. Next course starts: 10th of June 📆 Book your place here 👉 coursebeetle.co.uk/talking-mats #AAC #Communication
People are using the Talking Mats approach to communicate.
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Course Beetle @coursebeetle.co.uk · 18/05/2026
Selective Mutism affects about 1 in 140 young children. With early intervention, the prognosis for recovery is good. Join expert Maggie Johnson to review the nature and causes of selective mutism and learn about evidence-based intervention strategies. Next course starts on 3rd June 📆
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Selective Mutism Masterclass | Course Beetle
This training is for people working with children and young people who have Selective Mutism. Delivered live online.
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Course Beetle @coursebeetle.co.uk · 13/05/2026
FREE WEBINAR: Gestures with Mary Gavin Learn about gestures in the early years and compare gesture development in neurotypical and autistic nonspeaking children. Get an overview of what to expect during the full course. #freebie #webinar #slt
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FREE webinar: Gestures | Course Beetle
Join us for this free webinar to find out about gestures and their use in the development of language and communication skills.
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Course Beetle @coursebeetle.co.uk · 11/05/2026
The Core Vocabulary Therapy Approach is the most effective intervention for children with Inconsistent Phonological Disorder. Learn about differential diagnosis & differentiating this presentation from other types of speech disorder. Next course: 3rd June 2026 with Dr Jan Broomfield #cpd #slt
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Core Vocabulary | Course Beetle
Strong evidence shows that the Core Vocabulary Approach is the most effective intervention approach for these children.
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Course Beetle @coursebeetle.co.uk · 06/05/2026
Is there a child in your class who guesses instead of asking? Who copies others, goes quiet, or seems to have switched off from learning altogether? It often isn't about ability. Discover how to use Active Listening for Active Learning materials to build confidence and support them into learning.
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Active Listening for Active Learning Short Course | Course Beetle
This course has been specifically designed to complement the recently launched Active Listening for Active Learning digital resource.
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Course Beetle @coursebeetle.co.uk · 05/05/2026
We know that many young people with SEMH also have SLCN, which often goes unrecognised, so finding ways to identify and characterise any SLCN is important. Discover how to assess language and communication skills and get accurate results 👉 coursebeetle.co.uk/courses/asse... Training - 14th May 📆
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Assess language of children with SEMH and SLCN | Course Beetle
Assess language and communication skills of young people with SEMH have SLCN to get accurate results in a comfortable and empowering way.
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Course Beetle @coursebeetle.co.uk · 27/04/2026
NDP3® Modules 1-4: 11th May 📆 The NDP3® approach provides a multi-layered, multi-target treatment approach. Join Dr Pam Williams to examine evidence-based information on Childhood Apraxia of Speech (CAS), learn the NDP3 assessment procedure, and practice using it. Find out more 👇 #SLT #CPD
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NDP3 - Nuffield Dyspraxia Programme | Course Beetle
The NDP3 treatment approach is one of two interventions with the strongest evidence for use with children with childhood apraxia of speech.
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Course Beetle @coursebeetle.co.uk · 22/04/2026
We have brilliant courses coming up with Dr Jill Titterington: 📝 Advanced phonetic transcription skills 🧒 Analysis of child speech 🗣️ Multiple oppositions and conventional minimal pairs 🎯 The Complexity Approach Find out more 👇
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Dr Dr Jill Titterington | Course Beetle Presenter
Dr Jill Titterington has over 20 years of clinical experience. She delivers training on several subjects for Course Beetle.
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Course Beetle @coursebeetle.co.uk · 20/04/2026
Finding it difficult to attend live training? We can help! We have a growing range of self-study courses to meet your #cpd needs. Whether you want to brush up on existing skills or learn something new, we’ve got you covered 🙌 coursebeetle.co.uk/courses/?del... #BlueSkySpeechies #slt #training
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Course Beetle @coursebeetle.co.uk · 15/04/2026
Fundamentals of working with children and young people who have SEMH and SLCN - 21/04/26 Get to know the issues, implications & how to deliver effective evidence-based practice with @melaniespeechie.bsky.social #SLT #CPD #SLT2Be coursebeetle.co.uk/semh
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Fundamentals of working with SEMH + SLCN | Course Beetle
This course is for people working with children and young people who have both SEMH and SLCN. Discover new ideas and the latest research.
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Course Beetle @coursebeetle.co.uk · 13/04/2026
FREE Webinar - 30/04/26 Join us for a free webinar with Maeve Lappin, who will share information about Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and how it can be applied when working with adults with communication differences. Book here: coursebeetle.co.uk/courses/act-... #blueskyspeechies
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Course Beetle @coursebeetle.co.uk · 07/04/2026
𝗔𝗽𝗿𝗶𝗹 𝗰𝗼𝘂𝗿𝘀𝗲𝘀 We have fantastic courses coming up in April, including: 🔹Generative AI 🔹Early Years 🔹SEMH 🔹DEAP 🔹Advanced Transcription 🔹Talking Mats & Phonological Awareness What will you learn next? ➡️ coursebeetle.co.uk/courses #BlueskySpeechies #CPD #SLT #SLT2Be
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Course Beetle @coursebeetle.co.uk · 01/04/2026
Opening hours 🐣 Our offices will be closed on Friday, 3rd April and Monday, 6th April. If you’re already signed up for a course, you will still be able to access your course materials on our learning academy 🙌 We’ll be back beetling away as usual on Tuesday, 7th April 🐞 #Easter #OfficeHours
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Course Beetle @coursebeetle.co.uk · 30/03/2026
Self-study training courses 💻 We know it’s not always easy to access live training, especially when juggling a heavy caseload. That’s why we have a growing range of self-study courses to help you keep up your #CPD Find out more >> coursebeetle.co.uk/courses/?del... #SLT #SLP #SpeechTherapy
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Course Beetle @coursebeetle.co.uk · 26/03/2026
Generative AI for SLTs - 15th Apr With many NHS employers actively supporting practitioners to use AI in low-risk contexts, this course provides a practical guide for using AI to: 🔹 support clinical work 🔹 reduce administrative burden 🔹 facilitate professional development #SLT #SLP #SLT2Be
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Generative AI in Speech & Language Therapy: A Practical Guide | Course Beetle
Explore how generative AI tools can enhance speech and language therapy practice while maintaining the core values of client-centred care.
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Course Beetle @coursebeetle.co.uk · 23/03/2026
📣 Speech Transcription Refresher Workshop: 26/03/26 We have some places left on this fantastic workshop with Dr Sean Pert, taking place later this week. This ½ day refresher won’t run again until the autumn term, so grab a place now. ☑️ #FinalCall #CPD #SLT #SLT2Be
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Speech Transcription | Course Beetle
Transcription skills are central to the identification and analysis of children’s speech disorders. Brush up your skills on this course.
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