Speech and Language Therapy

Hello, I’m Grey, the school’s speech and language therapist, and my role is all about support our pupils in building strong communication skills. I work with students who may find speaking, understanding language, or expressing themselves a bit challenging. My role includes assessing their needs, providing therapy sessions, and sharing strategies with teachers and families to help each child succeed in the classroom and beyond. My goal is to help every student feel confident and capable when they communicate, whether they’re learning, playing, or making new friends.

Speech and Language Therapy (SaLT) at Brantridge School focuses on improving the pupils’:

• Understanding of spoken language
• Use of spoken language
• Social communication skills
• Active listening abilities
• Conversational skills
• Emotional literacy and regulation

On admission to the school, the pupils’ speech, language and communication skills are assessed and an individualised therapy program is devised. Therapy is delivered by me and Ella, the therapy assistant, in close collaboration with teaching staff to provide an integrated approach.

All pupils at Brantridge School receive direct or indirect support to develop their communication skills, as described by the waves of intervention model. The level of provision is allocated according to details of requirements on the EHCP and according to individual needs. Pupils at the highest level of support are reviewed on a termly basis to ensure they are receiving the support they need.

Parents / carers are very welcome to contact me any time at school at g.mcdonnell@brantridge-school.co.uk.

Grey McDonnell (Speech and Language Therapist)