Conferences

Saturday 21st April 2012, Lakeside Centre,
Aston University, Birmingham

Online booking is now open - 2012 Booking Rates:

Member’s booking rate £115

Non-members booking rate £165

Keynote Speakers

  • Jean Gross, The Communication Champion
    The SEN White Paper and the legacy of the National Year – where now for SLCN?

  • Marie Gascoigne, Director, Better Communication CIC
    What really makes a difference for children and young people with SLCN? Delivering services for maximum impact

  • Members of the Better Communication Research Project Team
    The Communication Supporting Classrooms Project

  • Geraldine Bates, Specialist Speech and Language Therapist for North Bristol NHS Trust
    School age children with communication difficulties: What can we do to support their peer relationships and self-esteem?

  • Practitioner Presentations
    There will also be presentations by staff from schools or settings from early years, primary and secondary phases who have transformed their own communication environments.

This conference will be of interest to: Teachers and SENCOs, Teaching Assistants, Speech and Language Therapists, Advisory Teachers for SLCN, Educational Psychologists and LA Advisors

What the delegates said about the NAPLIC 2011 conference:

"This has been the best conference that I have been to for a very long time. The organisation was excellent, the contributors were of an unbelieveably high standard, and the range of topics was great and completely relevant."

"Wonderful conference – all speakers/workshops incredibly relevant, thought provoking, practice enhancing and challenging."

"Another fantastic weekend conference from NAPLIC."

"A really fantastic weekend. I now feel on top of the big picture and up to date with things going on in the field."

"A great conference and one that I will attend again and recommend to others."

"Thanks for an inspiring couple of days."

"As usual a friendly, informative and inspiring conference in these difficult times."

"I have come away with loads of ideas to take back to my workplace."