Interactions Speech and Language Therapy

16/10/2026

Today is awareness day and this years theme is we can make a difference by working together to raise awareness of the hidden condition that most people have never heard of, yet affects two children in every average sized classroom. You can’t ’fix’ or grow out of Developmental Language Disorder, so we also need to think of awareness beyond primary schools - secondary, further and higher education and the work place should have better support and awareness for these people. Speech and language therapy support can significantly help people access learning, social connections and self advocacy.
Did you know that over 60% of young people in young offenders institutes have a significant speech, language and communication need, and 90% of them were previously unidentified? Imagine going through all of your education labelled as naughty and no one checked whether you understood? How frustrating, lonely and overwhelming not to understand what is being said to you.

25/09/2026

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25/09/2026

I can't believe that I am approaching the 10 year anniversary of setting up Interactions Speech & Language Therapy Ltd. Back in September 2016, only 18 months after caring for my mum through her end of life, with a three year old and seven year old and whilst going through a divorce, with no family or financial support and no business experience whatsoever, I quit my 10 year career in the NHS (goodbye last bit of security!) knowing that things could be different and my work would feel better for me if I was independent.

I set up Interactions because I felt frustrated with some of the constraints of NHS practice (despite loving many aspects of it too, mainly the people). My last day in the NHS happened to be my 10 year anniversary. Looking back, it seems almost unhinged that I chose that time and that way to do this, but I've learned that I am pretty impatient! I remember sitting on the floor holding my son's hand while he fell asleep, writing my reports in the dark. I worked so hard, and cared so much, and I still do.

Interactions means so much to me and I'm very proud that despite huge challenges over the last 10 years, we are still a wholly values-led social enterprise and we keep the children we work with and the schools we support at the heart of everything we do.

I am planning a few things to celebrate this milestone with the team (big party!) and one of them was to relaunch the website to fully reflect who we are as a team now. I sought help from https://elliewebdesign.co.uk/ to build the site, and https://victoriaburton.uk/ to create the words. I can't express how impressed I am with them both. Victoria was able to listen to me describe how we work, and make that come to life in just the right way. Both of them were a dream, to work with - knowledgeable, understanding, helpful and proactive. I'm really pleased with the finished site, and couldn't recommend their services more highly. If you're looking for a website that shows people who you are and what you're about, they're your women.

Here's to more celebrations... maybe the next one will involve some w**e!



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10/09/2026

This article, written by the Assistant Headteacher at Oakwell Rise Academy, describes really well our approach to supporting and upskilling all staff within settings. It was a pleasure supporting them to develop whole-school approaches and wonderful to hear about the immediate impact on the children!

22/07/2026

At least three times a year, we have a team building day. A day all about us and a chance for us to step away from the responsibilities of our work. Working in caring professions can be exhausting; we carry a huge amount of responsibility with the needs of the children we support, the schools we collaborate with and the families who need our help, and however rewarding and inspiring it is, it can also feel overwhelming and tiring especially when you are so invested in what you do.

Over the years we've enjoyed wellbeing days with massages, nutrition advice and meditation, challenging ourselves with climbing walls and escape rooms or time in nature to rest and connect.

Yesterday we celebrated a fantastic year by going to the beautiful Bolton Abbey. We walked in nature, chatted and laughed, went to the gorgeous Devonshire Arms for lunch, played board games and ate ice-cream in the sunshine. It was a perfect way to celebrate a fab year and a chance for me to show the team how grateful I am for all their hard work. Here's to a restful summer of resting and re-setting before we go again in September!

23/05/2026

At Interactions SLT, we believe that supporting children with speech, language and communication needs isn’t just about what happens in a therapy session — it’s about creating communication-supportive environments throughout the whole school day.

Children spend far more time with teachers, teaching assistants and school staff than they do with a Speech and Language Therapist, which is why collaboration and staff confidence are such an important part of what we do.

We love working alongside schools to provide training that is:

✨ Practical
✨ Bespoke to each setting
✨ Easy to implement
✨ Engaging and accessible for staff

Sometimes the smallest changes can make the biggest difference — adapting language, using visuals, building in processing time or understanding behaviour through a communication lens.

Our aim is always to empower staff with strategies that fit naturally into everyday classroom practice and help all children feel understood, included and able to thrive.

Because when schools and therapists work together, everyone benefits 💬

08/05/2026

At the heart of our SLT service is a simple value:

Inclusive practice is about more than where a child is placed — it’s about whether they can truly participate, communicate and feel successful within their everyday school environment.

That’s why our work at Interactions has increasingly put attention not only to the specialist, individualised assessment, observation and support for each child, but equally to supporting the teachers and senior leaders responsible for these children's education and access.

A huge part of our service is high-quality, practical CPD that helps teachers and support staff embed communication-supportive approaches into everyday teaching and the wider curriculum. We provide a huge level of support (in addition to each schools' clinical time)

This helps school to embed strategies which are:
✔ realistic
✔ sustainable
✔ easy to implement
✔ tailored to the individual school context

Because we know that's when they are far more likely to make a meaningful difference for children and reduce pressure on staff.

We understand that every school community is different. One of the things we value most is taking time to understand each school’s unique challenges, strengths and priorities so that advice feels achievable, relevant and genuinely supportive.

Some of the most rewarding feedback we receive is not only about pupil progress, but also staff confidence, reduced stress and the feeling that communication support has become part of everyday classroom practice rather than “something extra”.

Here's some feedback we got only yesterday after a whole-school training session. Sometimes the simplest feedback says the most!

23/04/2026

I am so proud that after hundreds of hours of studying, reflecting, and practising with a case study, I have now passed the Trauma Informed Wellbeing Practitioner training with distinction! Not only am I now an accredited Wellbeing Practitioner, but the training has changed my practice as a speech and language therapist fundamentally. It has also changed me as a human being, making me a better mum, step mum, friend and wife.

I have learned too much to summarise in one post, but the interventions I am now trained to deliver have been some of the most impactful I've delivered in 20 years as a therapist. I have learned how to support children to access core pain, process it, and subsequently support their path to healing and the development of resilience. I can't recommend the training from Trauma Informed Schools UK highly enough for anyone in a role with children.

Thank you to the amazing team who facilitated such inspiring and transformational training; it was an absolute privilege, and I'm really excited to take this forward and integrate it fully into my work with children and schools ❤️

13/04/2026

We’re growing our team at Interactions Speech and Language Therapy Ltd - we're looking for a Band 5 or 6 Speech and Language Therapist to join us.

We are a small, supportive team working exclusively in school settings, where we can have the greatest impact for children with speech, language and communication needs. Our work is collaborative, relationship-focused and embedded within the classroom, supporting both children and the adults around them.

This role would suit someone who:
✔️ Enjoys working closely with schools and being part of a team
✔️ Is passionate about supporting children holistically
✔️ Values building strong relationships with staff and families

We offer:
✨ A supportive and experienced team
✨ Opportunities for professional development and special interests
✨ Flexible working and a strong focus on wellbeing
✨ The chance to make a real difference in school communities

If you’re interested or would like to find out more, please get in touch: [email protected]