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Course Beetle is a specialist speech, language, and communication training provider. We deliver exceptional training for SLTs, SLTAs, SLPs, and other professionals.
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Course Beetle @coursebeetle.co.uk · Oct 1
𝗢𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝗰𝗼𝘂𝗿𝘀𝗲𝘀

Whether you’re looking to learn something new or update your existing knowledge and skills, we’ve got you covered ✔️

There’s a fabulous range of courses running this October!

Check them out ➡️ coursebeetle.co.uk/courses

#training #cpd #BlueSkySpeechies
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We’re hiring! 💫
The outstanding multi-disciplinary specialist teams at our outstanding schools in Nottinghamshire and Surrey are growing – could you be the newest member?

Change lives every day and do something you love. Browse our vacancies here: https://bit.ly/3VVgdd2
December 23, 2025 at 8:08 AM
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Merry Christmas & Happy New Year from Course Beetle! 🎄✨

2025 marked our 10th anniversary, and your passion for supporting children, young people and families through evidence-based practice continues to inspire us.

HUGE thanks to our amazing delegates, presenters & training partners.

#gratitude
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December 22, 2025 at 1:01 PM
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Training for your team

We have a range of options to help you get the right training for your team:

🐞 Block bookings
🐞 Mix & match packages
🐞 Closed courses for just your team

Find out more 👉 coursebeetle.co.uk/training-for...

#training #cpd #slt #slp #speechtherapy
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December 17, 2025 at 1:05 PM
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𝗢𝗳𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗲 𝗵𝗼𝘂𝗿𝘀 🏢

Course Beetle will be closed from 22nd December to 5th January.

Please make your course bookings for next year’s courses asap to confirm your places (coursebeetle.co.uk/courses).

Thank you!

PS 🤫 Don’t miss out on the early bird rates!

#OfficeHours #Christmas #Xmas25 #NewYear
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December 15, 2025 at 12:55 PM
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Analysis of Child Speech - 📆 26th Jan

For children with moderate to severe SSD, further analysis of their speech is needed.

Find out how regular, repeated transcription and analysis enable you to monitor progress in therapy and change the intervention approach or targets as appropriate.

#SLT
Analysis of child speech | Course Beetle
Further analysis of child speech is needed for some children with moderate-severe SSD. This training examines an in-depth analysis of speech.
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December 10, 2025 at 12:55 PM
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Clinical Management of Childhood Apraxia of Speech - 22nd Jan 📆

🔹Review the latest evidence
🔹assessment protocols
🔹specific assessment tools
🔹differential diagnosis
🔹evidence-based intervention approaches

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#SpeechTherapy #CAS #Apraxia #SLT
Childhood Apraxia of Speech (CAS) | Course Beetle
Clinical Management of Childhood Apraxia of Speech (CAS) is a new one-day course with Dr Pam Williams, linking to the RCSLT guidance on CAS
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December 8, 2025 at 1:05 PM
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📢 Want to take part in the 'SEND reform national conversation' in England?

💻You can do so on the link below.

⏰ Deadline: 14 January 2026.

🙏🏻 Thank you!

😊 Your responses will help to support the RCSLT's #SEND policy and influencing work.

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SEND reform national conversation - Department for Education - Citizen Space
Find and participate in consultations run by the Department for Education
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December 8, 2025 at 7:10 AM
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Multiple oppositions & conventional minimal pairs - 14th Jan 📆

Build your knowledge and skills for selecting minimal pairs or multiple oppositions for children with consistent phonological delay. Examine the evidence base and the methods for monitoring progress.

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Multiple opposition therapy
Reflect on your current practice when selecting and delivering conventional minimal pairs or multiple opposition therapy.
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December 3, 2025 at 1:01 PM
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Generative AI: A practical guide for SLTs - 7th Jan 📆

This popular course provides a practical, ethical guide for SLTs in using AI to:

🔹 support clinical work
🔹 reduce administrative burden
🔹 facilitate professional development

Find out more 👉 coursebeetle.co.uk/generative-ai

#BlueskySpeechies
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December 1, 2025 at 1:01 PM
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If you're at the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapy conference today - come and say hello! You can find us in the Lunchtime Sessions and visit our page under Sponsors. 🙂

#slt #slt2be #RCSLTConf2025
November 26, 2025 at 12:28 PM
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Presenting our work as a poster .@rcslt conference today. Come and say hi 👋
November 26, 2025 at 10:20 AM
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Gestures: What’s the point? Using gestures with non-speaking autistic children - 📆 27th Nov

Discover the role gestures play in developing understanding and expressive language.

This training is perfect for parents, carers and a wide range of professionals.

🔗 in comments ⤵️

#autism #communication
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November 24, 2025 at 1:00 PM
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PODD training - 23rd Feb 📔

Discover how to overcome challenges and create truly functional communication systems for children who need #AAC to support their communication.

Learn & practice using PODD from a licensed trainer in this two-day course.

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#PODD #AAC
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November 20, 2025 at 12:45 PM
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NEW: We’re delighted to share a FREE presentation by the newly formed RADiSSD Group. They are raising awareness of dosage in SSD.

They aim to support the role of more evidence-based dosage in service delivery models to improve outcomes and resource use.

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#slt
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November 18, 2025 at 1:01 PM
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Working with Speech and Language Disorders in a Bilingual Context - 25th Nov

This training is a superb introduction to the important and far-reaching topic of speech and language disorders in a bilingual context.

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#bilingualism #BlueskySpeechies
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November 17, 2025 at 1:05 PM
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Gestures: What’s the point? 📆 27th Nov

Join us to examine the use of gestures with non-verbal autistic children. Discover the role gestures play in developing understanding and expressive language.

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#Autism #Training
Gestures: What’s the point? | Course Beetle
This course explains the role gestures play in developing a child's understanding and expressive language.
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November 12, 2025 at 1:02 PM
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Analysis of Child Speech - 📆 19th Nov

For children with moderate to severe SSD, further analysis of their speech is needed.

Find out how regular, repeated transcription and analysis enable you to monitor progress in therapy and change the intervention approach or targets as appropriate.

🔗👇

#SLT
Analysis of child speech | Course Beetle
Further analysis of child speech is needed for some children with moderate-severe SSD. This training examines an in-depth analysis of speech.
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November 10, 2025 at 1:01 PM
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Acceptance and Commitment Therapy for Adults Who Stammer: Affirming Practice

This course invites each participant to take a deep dive into Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to meet the needs of adults who stammer.

Find out more: coursebeetle.co.uk/courses/act/

#SLT #SLP #SLT2Be
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November 6, 2025 at 1:01 PM
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Finding it difficult to attend live training?

We can help! We have a growing range of self-study courses to meet your CPD needs. Whether you want to brush up on existing skills or learn something new, we’ve got you covered 🙌

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#BlueSkySpeechies #slt #training
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November 4, 2025 at 1:01 PM
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𝗡𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝗰𝗼𝘂𝗿𝘀𝗲𝘀

Whether you’re looking to learn something new or update your existing knowledge and skills, we’ve got you covered 💪

There’s a fabulous range of courses running this November!

Check them out ➡️ coursebeetle.co.uk/courses

#CPD #Training #SLT #SLP #SLT2Be #SLTA
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November 3, 2025 at 1:01 PM
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Do you want to help every child face the future with confidence? We're looking for two terrific trustees to join our board.💫

This could be your chance to make a real difference for the two million children with speech and language challenges in the UK. Find out more now👇
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October 30, 2025 at 8:29 AM
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Women who stutter face unique challenges. This article from #ASHASIG17 explores the potential of online support groups to provide neurodiversity-affirming support, viewing stuttering as a communication variance rather than a disorder https://pubs.asha.org/doi/10.1044/2025_PERSP-25-00013
Embracing Neurodiversity: Exploring the Role of an Online Support Group for Mandarin-Speaking Women Who Stutter in Resource-Limited Contexts
Background: Stuttering can impact individuals' lives profoundly, with women who stutter facing challenges at the intersection of gender and commu...
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October 29, 2025 at 1:00 PM
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Looking to train your team?

We offer:

• Closed group courses
• Block bookings on open courses
• Mix & match packages

Our training is flexible and tailored to your people's needs.

Find out more 👉 coursebeetle.co.uk/training-for...

#SLT #CPD #SpeechTherapy #SLTTraining
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October 29, 2025 at 12:56 PM
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We have three courses coming up with the brilliant Dr Sean Pert:

📝 Speech Transcription Refresher Workshop - 4th Nov
🗣️ Speech: Assessment and Therapy in Practice - 11th Nov
🧒 Working with Speech and Language Disorders in a Bilingual Context - 25th Nov

Find out more (🔗 in comments)

#slt #cpd
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October 27, 2025 at 1:01 PM
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Analysis of Child Speech - 19th Nov 📆

Consider the application of analysis + interpretation tools to the speech data of children to support:

📋 Differential diagnosis of the subtype of SSD
✅ Selection of intervention approaches and targets
📈 Monitoring of progress

#BlueskySpeechies #CPD
Analysis of child speech | Course Beetle
Further analysis of child speech is needed for some children with moderate-severe SSD. This training examines an in-depth analysis of speech.
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October 22, 2025 at 12:05 PM