Developing Speech, Language, and Communication Skills in Education: What Works and Why

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Hazel Richards Natacha Capener

Developing Speech, Language, and Communication Skills in Education

What Works and Why

Hazel Richards, Natacha Capener, Aaron Emmett

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Routledge
12 December 2025

Teaching of specific learning difficulties & needs; Teaching skills & techniques; Speech & language disorders & therapy; Nursing & ancillary services

This practical guide equips teachers, educators, and speech and language therapists who work across the age phases with the knowledge, skills, and confidence required to fully meet the speech, language, and communication (SLC) needs of children and young people (CYP). As SLC challenges are increasing among pupils, this book links theory to practical aspects of pedagogy, guiding readers to consider how to support the CYP they work with in educational settings. It champions a collaborative approach to supporting conditions such as Developmental Language Disorder (DLD), Autism, and others, and considers the reasonable adjustments that can be implemented to support all pupils (a ‘universal’ approach). Written by a multi-disciplinary team, it embraces sociological, educational, and medical perspectives, encouraging critical thinking and offering a range of case studies that illustrate key strategies and real-world applications, as well as signposting practical resources and sources of further support.

Edited by: Hazel Richards, Natacha Capener, Aaron Emmett
Imprint: Routledge
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 246mm, Width: 174mm,
Weight: 630g
ISBN: 9781041054993
ISBN 10: 1041054998
Pages: 236
Publication Date: 12 December 2025
Audience: Professional and scholarly , Undergraduate
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

Hazel Richards is a specialist speech and language therapist who worked with children and young people with complex needs in mainstream, specialist, and alternative settings for over 20 years. Her experience of working with SENCos as a professional, school governor, and parent motivated her doctoral studies investigating SENCo identity and influences on practice. Natacha Capener has over 16 years’ experience working within education, from early years through to secondary, in both mainstream and specialist settings. As a speech and language therapist she has worked collaboratively with teaching staff in schools to embed speech and language therapy practices and approaches within the academic curriculum. Aaron Emmett is a speech and language therapist whose most recent clinical role was lead for secondary and further education. He has worked with children and young people as part of a secondary school team and as a youth worker. Aaron has engaged in research analysing the experiences of SENCos in accessing speech and language therapy services.

Reviews for Developing Speech, Language, and Communication Skills in Education: What Works and Why

“This book will certainly get you and your staff talking; it provides a truly accessible blend of theory and practice to enable practitioners to recognise that all-inclusive environments need a strong emphasis on speech, language and communication. It offers a timely contribution to the sector, recognising the need to focus on oracy and putting these skills firmly at the core of the curriculum.” — Diana Bannister MBE, Professor, University of Wolverhampton, UK. “I am thrilled to see time and space being given to a key area of development that is so often overlooked or simply taken for granted. My time with I CAN taught me just how vital a child’s ability to communicate was to their future life chances, and my own research with schools proved the inextricable link between communication skills and a child’s confidence, independence and general wellbeing. Understanding ways to support communication is vital for every educator- in all stages of education- every teacher should read this book.” —Carla Solvason, University of Worcester, UK. 'Developing Speech, Language and Communication Skills in Education: What Works and Why?' neatly interweaves research and practice. It explores a range of speech, language and communication factors from different author perspectives, reflecting on current Speech and Language Therapy from a fresh and forward-thinking perspective. I recommend this title to all SaLTs who work in education. —Stephen Parsons @WordAware, UK.