Using AAC in the Early Years
Targeted Audience
SENCO’s, Early Years Education Practitioners
Course Outline
The purpose of this session is to develop practitioners’ knowledge and understanding on the use of AAC.
A combined virtual session with a Speech and Language Therapist and Early Years SEN Specialist Practitioner to discuss the use of Alternative and Argumentative Communication (AAC) methods. This will encompass both Aided Language Display (ALD) boards as well as Core Boards.
Course Objectives
- Introduction to AAC
- To understand how to use the Aided Language Display boards to meet the needs of children
- To feel confident to embed AAC methods of communication in your provision
- To be able to implement the core boards effectively
- To gain knowledge on how to use AAC with individual children and also groups of children
Date: Thursday 29 January 2026
Time: 1:30pm – 3:00pm
Platform: Microsoft Teams - This course is being delivered via Microsoft teams. Please ensure your device is compatible. We recommend you access this through a computer or laptop for the best experience.
Cost: £20 per delegate
Facilitator: Early Years Education Team