Soundswell Speech and Language Therapy Solutions

03/03/2026

Over the coming weeks we'll be sharing a series of posts focused on the current state of affairs with SEND provisions in mainstream schools. We'll provide practical advice on how schools can be supported with the various scenarios they are facing.

Are Speech, Language & Communication Needs (SLCN) the biggest area of SEND in your school?

You’re not alone.

In our latest blog, we share how commissioning specialist support helps our settings make a real difference.

Starting small, we gradually build support across all three intervention tiers - with clear impact for pupils and staff alike, supported by Soundswell.

📖 Read the full blog here: https://www.soundswellspeech.com/speech-language-communication-needs-in-schools-its-never-too-late-to-commission-extra-help/

13/02/2026

📣 Important training update for Speech & Language Therapists based in the West Midlands, Staffordshire or Shropshire...

Are you working in schools and need to update your safeguarding training?

We have places available on our upcoming session 'Safeguarding in Education: Latest Updates & Guidance - a bespoke refresher for SaLTs', which will be delivered by the wonderful County Safeguarding team.

📅 Friday 15th May, 11am - 1pm
📍 Harborne, Birmingham B17
💷 £45pp

Simply contact office@soundswellspeech.com for more details or to book your place - we look forward to welcoming you along!😊

15/12/2025

👨‍🎓Are you a newly or recently qualified SaLT, returning to practice or beginning work in mainstream schools?

Join us for a 1-day course titled ‘Working in Mainstream Schools’ on Friday 30th January at Quinborne Community Centre, Birmingham, when you’ll discover how to:

📍 Understand and apply the communication cycle
📍 Use effective tools to screen and identify SLCN
📍 Deliver a range of interventions with clarity and confidence
📍 Use resources flexibly across all levels of need
📍 Measure impact meaningfully and sustainably

We've been blown away by the fantastic feedback from recent attendees...

⭐ "Very beneficial for those of us who haven't yet started working, as we will go into the field with this valuable knowledge!"

⭐ "I really enjoyed it! The presentation was very informative and interactive. I love all the resources I’m leaving with. Thank you!"

⭐ "I thought today was brilliant! I loved all of the interactive tasks and discussions about implementation into clinical practice. The amount of resources signposted is amazing! Thank you so much!"

This course is perfect for individual SaLTs or to send a number of therapists from your team.

👉 Limited places are available, so book your place(s) now: https://lnkd.in/enPpXCHG or email us if you have any questions office@soundswellspeech.com

11/12/2025

✨The Soundswell team had a brilliant Winter (& slightly festive! 🎄) Training Day at Moor Pool Hall, Birmingham! It’s always lovely to bring our speech and language therapists together to share updates, learn something new and catch up properly.

We enjoyed a delicious lunch from Flavoured Fork - Catering before diving into an excellent presentation on Artificial Intelligence, alongside the launch of our new AI Guidelines.

Our highlight of the day was guest speaker Helen Georgiou, Strategic Improvement Lead with the SEN Assessment and Review Service (SENAR) at Birmingham City Council. Helen gave us a really clear and informative update on the latest EHCP changes and shared lots of practical insights that will help us support children and families even more effectively.

A big thank you to Helen for joining us - we hope to welcome her back again soon!

Read more about the day here - https://lnkd.in/epXc3CkD

04/12/2025

🎓West Midlands-based SaLTs, are you newly qualified? Returning to practice? Starting out in mainstream schools?

Then our SWIMS 1-day training course is designed just for you!

Join us for a supportive and practical day:
📅 Friday 30th January, 9:30am - 4:30pm
📍 Quinborne Community Centre, Birmingham

Expect real-life scenarios, evidence-based strategies, and insights to build your confidence in mainstream settings.

💬 “It really encouraged them to reflect on their roles… everyone valued your input."

📩 Book your place now: office@soundswellspeech.com

27/11/2025

📢 Calling all newly qualified / returning Speech & Language Therapists!

Our 'Soundswell Working in Mainstream Schools' (SWIMS) 1-day course is coming to Birmingham!

📅 Friday 30th January 2026
⏰ 9:30am - 4:30pm
📍 Quinborne Community Centre, Birmingham

This interactive full-day training will help you:
✔ Understand the communication cycle
✔ Identify SLCN confidently
✔ Use a range of interventions in mainstream schools
✔ Work flexibly with resources
✔ Measure and demonstrate impact

Perfect for SaLTs based in West Midlands, Shropshire & Staffordshire working in mainstream EYFS, KS1 & KS2.

👉 Limited places available - book your place now... https://forms.gle/syKMttEvDxpiiQs56 or contact us to discuss your training requirements office@soundswellspeech.com

26/11/2025

As we look forward to our upcoming Winter Team Away Day, here’s a throwback to when we gathered the Soundswell team for a day of connection, creativity, and collaboration back in May🌿💬✨

Held in Birmingham, the day was packed with presentations, team discussions, and plenty of time to reconnect.

In the afternoon, one of our fabulous therapists, Bryony, led a creative session where we made clay faces using natural objects we'd collected over lunch. Such a fun way to experience the activities she uses with children in her therapy work!

We ended the day feeling refreshed, inspired, and grateful for this wonderful team🩵💙 If you’d like to find out more about joining Soundswell, simply comment below or visit - https://www.soundswellspeech.com/join-the-team/ 😊

19/11/2025

Earlier this month, our therapist Kate delivered a SWIMS training session (Soundswell Working in Mainstream Schools) with Sarah Buckley Therapies Ltd. at their Head Office in Bromley.

The session gave therapists a deeper understanding of the national SLCN context and equipped them with practical tools for delivering effective interventions in mainstream settings.

The group were fantastic, and we loved receiving this feedback:

🌟“The team found it very helpful… your kindness and insight made such a difference.”🌟

Thank you to everyone who joined us!🙌

21/10/2025

🌟West Midlands, Shropshire and Staffordshire-based Speech and Language Therapists, after the amazing response to our last webinar, we’re thrilled to be back with another session on Thursday at 7:30PM!🙌

During the session, we’ll be diving into the benefits and rewards of Independent Practice - with our fantastic Soundswell team sharing their real-life experiences and insights.

Thinking about making the move into Independent Practice? Or just curious about what it’s like?
💬 Join us to ask any questions you may have, and hear first-hand from those already doing it!

📅 When: Thursday at 7:30PM
🎤 Topic: The Benefits and Rewards of Independent Practice
👥 Hosted by: The Soundswell Team

Don’t miss out - save your spot today and join the conversation!
👉 https://lnkd.in/eMT_5-b6

16/10/2025

🌟Therapists in the West Midlands and Shropshire - thinking about Independent Practice? Whether you’re just testing the waters or ready to take the plunge, join us to find out more.

After the great feedback from our last , where attendees heard from our brilliant team of therapists about their own journeys into IP and had the chance to ask their burning questions, we’re thrilled to be hosting another session!

🗓 Thursday 23rd October, 7:30 PM
☕Grab a coffee (or tea!) and join us for this 30minute live event to learn what Independent Practice is really like - the challenges, the rewards, and how to get started with confidence.

🔗Register here: https://lnkd.in/eMT_5-b6

Can’t make the live event? No problem - register anyway, and we’ll send you the full recording after the event.

13/10/2025

🌟 More and more SALTs in the West Midlands & Shropshire are choosing independence…but not isolation.

With Soundswell, you can enjoy the freedom and flexibility of self-employment with the backing of a supportive team.

Join us for a free 30minute webinar where we’ll share:
✅ How contracts and problem-solving are handled for you
✅ Why portfolio careers can be so fulfilling
✅ What it feels like to be genuinely valued in schools and settings

📅 Thursday 23rd October at 7.30pm
🔗 Register here: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_gfIWZ0bQQXOg85CxRbhfLg

Don’t miss this chance to see if Independent Practice could be right for you!

Curious about Independent Practice but not sure where to start? During this 30minute webinar we’ll unpack what it really means to be an Independent Speech and Language Therapist - with all the freedom and flexibility of self-employment and the backing of a supportive team made up of like-minded th...

05/10/2025

Thinking about Independent Practice as a Speech and Language Therapist…but not sure where to start?👀

We’re hosting a free 30minute webinar:
✨ Why Independent SALTs in the West Midlands & Shropshire choose to work with Soundswell ✨

You’ll discover:
✅ How contracts are handled for you - with us problem-solving on your behalf
✅ Why portfolio careers can be so rewarding
✅ How to use all your therapy skills in independent practice
✅ What makes schools value seeing you regularly

📅 Thursday 23rd October at 7.30PM
🔗 Sign up here: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_gfIWZ0bQQXOg85CxRbhfLg

Come along, get your questions answered, and find out what independent practice could look like for you.