Publications available to order and download

There are set limits on the amount of quantities you can order, if you would like to order more than what is available via the ordering system, please e-mail enquiries@thecommunicationtrust.org.uk and we may be able to arrange to send you the amount you need.

Feedback
The Trust value your feedback and would appreciate if once you have read one of our publications you fill in our feedback form. Please click here to download.

Hello Resources
The Communication Trust has also developed a number of resources for the National Year of Communication, Hello. Please click here to view.

 

General
	Resources Catalogue This download only includes information about a number of resources related to speech, language and communication provided by us, our Consortium and other organisations. Click here to download
	Let's Talk About It A booklet for trainee teachers or newly qualified teachers explaining what they need to know about children's communication skills. Click here to order (5 copies maximum available per order)     Click here to download
	Other Ways of Speaking This booklet provides information about children and young people who use a variety of different ways to communicate, how you can help support them and where to go for further information. Click here to order     Click here to download
	Misunderstood Explains what speech, language and communication needs are, includes advice and guidance on how to support communication development. Aimed at those who work with children and young people to give them an introduction to the subject. Click here to download
	Don't Get Me Wrong   This is for people who have some understanding about speech, language and communication needs but would like to find out more. It is ideal for SENCOs. Click here to download
	Children and Young People's Consultation We have been consulting with children and young people to discover their views on the role adults play in supporting communication skills. This consultation reports what the young people said and their recommendations to the children's workforce. Click here to download
	Speech, Language and Communication Framework (SLCF) Sets out the skills and knowledge needed by practitioners to support the speech, language and communication development of all children, including those with SLCN. To complete the Framework, a self assessment tool, please go to www.communicationhelppoint.org.uk.  Click here to download    This booklet is currently being re-printed and will be available to order again shortly
	BT TalkWorks Explains the importance of communication and good conversations in our everyday lives. It breaks down conversations into their component parts and explains how to make conversations more productive and satisfying, by highlighting some of the common ways our conversations can falter and how to avoid these things from happening. Click here to order.
	The Communication Trust and I CAN Talk Series 5 - Speech, Language and Communication and the Children's Workforce A joint paper with I CAN, explaining the importance of understanding speech, language and communication for the children's workforce. Click here to download
	The Communication Trust Report Summarises the work the Trust between 2007 and 2009. Click here to order      Click here to download

 

Early Years

Free materials to support the Early Years Mandatory Pathway 5 (EYMP5) - Support children’s speech, language and communication, on the new Children and Young People’s Level 3 Workforce Diploma. In this pack you will find: • Tutor materials: information pack including links to the diploma as a whole and supporting resources • Tutor Powerporint presentation: PowerPoint presentation with supporting notes • Learner materials: information pack with activities, portfolio tasks and supporting resources • Memory stick: included on the memory stick are the above materials along with some of the referenced supporting materials. These materials are available to download from here once you have registered your details.

Primary
	Speech, Language and Communication Information for Primary Schools Developed to help primary schools support children's speech, language and communication and highlights key resources and sources of support.  Click here to download
	Transition Report The Trust commissioned Professor Sue Roulstone and Anne Ayre from West England University to talk to a number of schools to find out what mainstream teachers needed to support children with speech, language and communication needs who were moving from primary school to secondary school. This report looks at existing resources and gives recommendations for the development of future resources. Click here to download

Secondary
	Speech, Language and Communication Information for Secondary Schools Sets out the importance of speech, language and communication within secondary schools and identifies a range of useful resources. Click here to download

Youth Justice
	Sentence Trouble Written for everyone that works or volunteers in Youth Offending Teams, Secure Children’s Homes, Secure Training Centres and Young Offenders Institutions. It is intended to help improve understanding and communication with children and young people, particular those with communication needs. Click here to download
	Things to try poster [Download only] This shows top tips and advice for supporting somone with a communication needs. This information was taken from the Sentence Trouble booklet. Click here to download