Speech, language and communication tools

If you feel a child might have a Speech, Language and Communication Need (SLCN) we recommend completing our Speech, Language and Communication Screening Tools. This video provides an overview of the Screening Tools, how to use them and planning next steps.

Screening tools

The Screening Tools provide a short assessment of a child’s developing speech, language and communication skills. They will support you to identify a child with, or at risk of potential, SLCN.

A Screening Tool will take approximately 10 – 15 minutes to administer.

Before completing a Screening Tool you should check the Speech, Language and Communication Tool User Manual. This will guide you on how to use the Screening Tool and interpret the results.

Attachment	Size
Document 24 to 29 months.pdf (PDF, 994.68KB)	994.68 KB
Document 30 to 35 months.pdf (PDF, 889.72KB)	889.72 KB
Document 36 to 41 months.pdf (PDF, 939.61KB)	939.61 KB
Document 42 to 47 months.pdf (PDF, 970.14KB)	970.14 KB
Document 48 to 59 months.pdf (PDF, 950.29KB)	950.29 KB
Document 60 to 71 months.pdf (PDF, 1003.37KB)	1003.37 KB

The Screening Tools should be printed on A4 paper and in colour. If this cannot be achieved please contact SLTCumbriaTraining@ncic.nhs.uk and we can arrange for Tools to be sent in the post.

Please be aware we may update the Screening Tools periodically. This webpage will have the most up-to-date versions.

Resource pack

On completion of a Screening Tool you should refer to the Speech, Language and communication resource pack [PDF 1,481KB].

This Resource Pack guides you to tailored advice and support. This will be based on an individual child’s Screening Tool results.

You will be directed to a range of Advice Sheets. These contain strategies you can use daily. They also include suggestions to support a child’s speech, language and communication development.

You will also be sign-posted to our online Advice and Support Sessions offer. These sessions are an important step towards accessing tailored support. Each session covers information about different areas of communication. There are suggestions of how you can support a child to be a confident communicator.