ELKLAN 3-5s | Tuesday 29th April 2025 for 10 Weeks | 9:30am - 12:30pm | Harvey Start Well Centre
ELKLAN 3-5s is a 10-week accredited course for EYPs working with children aged 3-5 years and their families. DEADLINE FOR EXPRESSION OF INTEREST Friday 21st March 2025.
DEADLINE FOR EXPRESSION OF INTEREST SUBMISSION FRIDAY 21st MARCH 2025.
Eligibility
This course is part-funded for settings and schools, where we have more expressions of interest than places, the following criteria will apply:
- Have a significant number of children in receipt of Early Years Pupil Premium
- Settings/schools based in an area of deprivation
Expression of interest: If you are interested in completing the Elklan accredited course, please complete this short form: Expression of Interest Form before Friday 21st March 2025 by 4:00pm.
Places will be confirmed by Start Well and a Training Agreement shared with the setting or schools, and delegates as soon as possible.
Price
£77.50 per person.
The price includes all 10 sessions,Speech & Language 3-5s handbook, accreditation fee, and certificate.
Course description
Participants will discover and explore the ELKLAN speech and language teaching methods and activities used to support and engage children. The course will provide you with:
- A wealth of information and opportunity to share experiences with other practitioners working with children of the same age.
- Practical advice and strategies to support the children, parents, and families with whom you work with.
- Language Builders for 3-5s, a practical resource containing an abundance of tips, ideas, and strategies.
- Registration with OCN London to enable you to achieve accreditation at level 2 or 3 (accredited courses only).
Course commitment
Homework tasks and a Learning log to be completed in-between sessions.
Learners should allow at least 1.5 hours per task for the reflective writing and additional time for planning and carrying out the activity.
Three weeks after the end of the course, participants must submit a complete portfolio which includes the Learning log tasks submitted, marked and passed at either level.
Participants must attend all 10 sessions.
Support to achieve this accreditation will be given by the course tutor.
Course dates and venue
All sessions take place during the Bolton school term on Tuesdays at Harvey Start Well Centre, Shaw Street, BL3 6HU.
The course will not take place during the May half-term (26th May 2025).
Please check all the dates below to ensure you are able to attend all sessions. Missed sessions may be delivered at an additional charge.
| Week | Date (Tuesdays) | Time | Topic |
| 1 | 29 Apr | 9:30am - 12:30pm | What is communication |
| 2 | 6 May | 9:30am - 12:30pm | Communication Friendly Settings, adult-child interaction |
| 3 | 13 May | 9:30am - 12:30pm | Learning to listen, and supporting understanding through non-verbal communication and visual strategies |
| 4 | 20 May | 9:30am - 12:30pm | Promoting vocabulary development |
| Half Term | Half Term | Half Term | |
| 5 | 3 Jun | 9:30am - 12:30pm | Understanding spoken language and ICWs |
| 6 | 10 Jun | 9:30am - 12:30pm | The Blank Language Scheme |
| 7 | 17 Jun | 9:30am - 12:30pm | Developing expressive language skills |
| 8 | 24 Jun | 9:30am - 12:30pm | Developing play for language |
| 9 | 1 Jul | 9:30am - 12:30pm | Supporting children with unclear speech & phonological awareness |
| 10 | 8 Jul | 9:30am - 12:30pm | Stammering and course reflection |
Delivered by: Bolton Start Well Service, Early Years Communication and Language Development Service (EYCLDS)
Please contact StartWellBookings@bolton.gov.uk if you have any questions or queries.
Commitments and Cancellations
All requests for cancellations must be sent in writing to: StartWellBookings@bolton.gov.uk. Charges will become effective on the date when written confirmation is received.
As low numbers can affect the viability of a course, we have to apply a charge if notice is not received in good time. The appropriate cancellation charge will apply based on the cost of your booking, as shown below:
| Calendar days’ notice before the start date of the course | Fee applicable |
|---|---|
| 29 calendar days or more | No charge |
| Between 15 and 28 calendar days (inclusive) | 50% of course fee |
| Between 1 and 14 calendar days (inclusive) | Full course fee |
| Failure to attend | Treated as late cancellation and full course fee will be charged |
Disclaimer
If for any reason we have to cancel or postpone training, we will notify all delegates booked onto the workshop as quickly as possible. A full refund will be given in the event of cancellation. Prices are valid until 31st August 2025.