WellComm
WellComm offers available
The opportunity to purchase WellComm Toolkits at a subsidised rate, via Early Talk for York, has now ended. However, there remains lots of ongoing support and training in relation to WellComm.
New to WellComm training sessions
This training is suitable for all those new to using the WellComm Toolkit or for a refresher. It may be that your team have recently started using the Toolkit or that you have new or returning members of the team who would benefit from training. Training is facilitated by the ETFY Specialist Speech and Language Therapy Team and you are welcome to book any number of staff who would find it helpful.
Please note: these sessions will be taking place online and you must book using the forms linked below.
- Wednesday 7 October 2026, 4.00pm to 5.00pm - book the WellComm training session on 7 October 2026
- Wednesday 25 November 2026, 12.00pm to 1.00pm - book the WellComm training session on 25 November 2026
- Wednesday 3 February 2027, 4.00pm to 5.00pm - book the WellComm training session on 3 February 2027
- Wednesday 21 April 2027, 12.00pm to 1.00pm - book the WellComm training session on 21 April 2027
WellComm workshops
Are you currently using a WellComm Toolkit in your setting and want to link with others who are also using it?
If so, our Specialist Speech and Language Therapy Team for Early Talk for York will be leading a series of online WellComm workshops.
The workshops provide advice and training around how to use activities and ideas from the ‘Big Book of Ideas’, as well as how to embed strategies into everyday practice. There will also be opportunities for those attending to share their own experience and ideas from using the WellComm Toolkit, and to bring any questions to the group.
Please note: these sessions will be taking place online and you must book using the forms linked below.
Autumn term 2026:
- WellComm with children with SEND: Wednesday 18 November 2026, 4.00pm to 5.00pm - book the WellComm with children with SEND workshop
Spring term 2027:
- Embedding the WellComm Toolkit into everyday practice: Wednesday 20 January 2027, 4.00pm to 5.00pm - book the embedding the WellComm Toolkit into everyday practice workshop
- WellComm and working with parents and carers: Thursday 28 January 2027, 4.00pm to 5.00pm - book the WellComm and working with parents and carers workshop
- Using the WellComm Toolkit with children with EAL: Wednesday 3 March 2027, 4.00pm to 5.00pm - book the WellComm Toolkit with children with EAL workshop
Summer term 2027:
- Evaluating progress and looking ahead: Wednesday 19 May 2027, 4.00pm to 5.00pm - book the evaluating progress and looking ahead workshop
These interactive workshops will explore how you can support children’s language and communication development in your school or setting using identified themes and outcomes from your WellComm screens.
As always, there will be opportunities to share your ideas and hear top tips from other schools and settings.
Once we have received your form submission, you will be sent a Microsoft Teams link via the email address you have supplied, no later than 24 hours before the workshop.
You can sign up to any of the workshops up to 48 hours before the workshop. If you are interested in attending after the form has closed, email [email protected] to enquire.
If you have any questions about these workshops, email [email protected] and someone from the team will get back to you as soon as they can.
Early Talk for York Network Meetings
The ETFY team would like to invite any practitioners involved in ETFY at any step to our Network Meetings. These sessions will be a chance to:
- share best practice
- hear local updates
- explore how we can best support children with speech, language and communication
- ask questions and seek advice from the team
Please note: you must book using the forms linked below.
Dates for Early Talk for York Network Meetings are:
- Wednesday 4 November 2026, 4.00pm to 5.00pm (online) - book the online Early Talk for York Network Meeting on 4 November 2026
- Wednesday 24 February 2027, 4.00pm to 5.30pm (in person, location to be confirmed) - book the Early Talk for York Network Meeting on 24 February 2027
- Wednesday 16 June 2027, 4.00pm to 5.30pm (in person at St Paul’s Nursery School) - book the Early Talk for York Network Meeting on 16 June 2027
