Evidence-based Service Delivery for Children with Speech Sound Disorder
About this course
We provide an overview of the evidence base relating to different interventions to address each sub-type. We consider evidence from a randomised controlled trial (RCT) about optimum timing of interventions, to aid prioritisation within services. This training will you to:
- Understand the nature of the caseload of children with speech sound disorder
- Consider the level of breakdown for different sub-types to have a better understanding of the rationale for particular interventions
- Have an overview of a range of different evidence-based interventions
Make informed clinical decisions in relation to which intervention to implement at what point in time with children on your caseload or in your service.
Course Times
The course duration is 9.30 am to 4.30 pm (UK Time) – For a list of course dates and times please go to the Booking page
Course pricing
| Book and pay online | Organisational payment | Student / Returner | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course Price Per Person (course before 1st April 2026) | £132 | £154 | £77 |
| Course Price Per Person (course after 1st April 2026) Early Bird rate for booking before 31st January 2026 | £132 | £154 | £77 |
| Course price Per Person for course after 1st April 2026 (booked from 31st January 2026) | £145.20 | £169.40 | £84.70 |
Course prices from 1st April 2026 are to be confirmed.
Please book your place here or alternatively, you can contact us if you are you would like to:
- Book four or more courses (we can offer you a discount)
- Make a block booking for a group
- Book a closed course
Course presenter
Dr Jan Broomfield
Speech and Language Therapist in Independent Practice
Dr Jan Broomfield served as a Consultant Speech and Language Therapist in the NHS for 30 years. Since then, Jan has moved into independent practice where she continues to carry a caseload of children with complex speech disorders.
Jan’s PhD involved a service-wide randomised controlled trial (RCT), evaluating the nature of the caseload as well as the clinical effectiveness of the service offered; the study involved 730 children with speech and/or language disorders. The 320 children identified with primary speech difficulties were assessed using the DEAP (Diagnostic Evaluation of Articulation and Phonology), using Professor Barbara Dodd’s classification system and followed differentiated therapy programmes including the Core Vocabulary approach.
Jan has worked closely with Barbara during and since obtaining her PhD in 2003. Both together and independently, they have published a number of peer-reviewed journal articles and book chapters. Barbara developed the Core Vocabulary approach in response to seeing children with persisting speech disorders who were not responding to other treatment regimes. She has authorised Jan to present this training.
Dr Jan Broomfield led the working party that produced the RCSLT Policy Statement (2011) on Developmental Verbal Dyspraxia. She is a current member of the Child Speech Disorder Research Network (UK and Ireland) and chairs the North-East Speech Clinical Excellence Network.
Course topics
During this course, we will cover:
- Exploration of Barbara Dodd’s speech sound disorder classification system, identifying the differing presentations and mapping each of these onto a theoretical model of the level of breakdown
- Using evidence from a service-wide RCT, looking at the nature, diagnostic profile and incidence of each sub-type of speech sound disorder
- Examining the current evidence base for interventions with an overview of the main approaches
- Consideration of emerging interventions as available
Course resources
RADiSSD: Dosage informational video
This resource may be of interest
This informational video presents the evidence base. We do not offer specific training on this topic, but dosage themes are included in SSD training delivered by Dr Jill Titterington. Dr Jan Broomfield Dr Pam Williams and Dr Sean Pert
RADiSSD Information on dosage in SSD
This is a FREE resource – please help the RADiSSD group by encouraging colleagues to view and discuss the contents.
Feedback and/or questions are welcome.
Who this course is suitable for
This course is suitable for: Returners to Speech and Language Therapy, Speech and Language Therapists (SLTs), Speech and Language Therapy Students
Booking information
This course is presented Virtual Live – Online over Zoom
This course is available on various dates throughout the year. To view available course dates and book your place click here.
During the booking process, you can select to reserve a place instead (while you confirm you can attend or to organise payment through your employer for example). We can hold your place for up to four weeks, if we have not heard from you after this time, we may need to cancel your reservation so other people can attend the training.
Course Beetle is an approved supplier for NHS Trusts, Local Authorities and Schools.
Course testimonials
I enjoyed finding out the evidence-base was for various approaches. I found it helpful to consider challenging the status quo of rationing of SLT which means no one gets what they need and hearing from others about what is happening in their area. I thought it was a great course and was glad that a few of our team were on the course. We look forward to making improvements going forward.
I would highly recommend this course to SLTs at any level as it is very informative and thought-provoking. It is a real reminder that we “foot soldiers” need to voice our concerns about caseloads and efficient use of our time rather than accepting the block-and-break therapy approach. Jan was incredibly personable and made the environment really positive to be able to ask questions.
This is probably the most useful course I’ve done in over 20 years of practice! Lots of up-to-date, evidence-based information for making the service I deliver more effective, more efficient and more ethical. Throughout the day I have written a long list of actions for changing my practice.
SSD, speech sound, speech sound disorder, speech