Learning resources for those working with people with communication and swallowing needs.
Continuing professional development (CPD) resources for anyone who works with people with a need around speech, language, or communication; or eating, drinking and swallowing.
Courses for all
These courses are available to anyone
Achieving equity for speech and language therapy students with disabilities and differences
This short course is for practice educators. It provides an introduction to supporting disabled students on placement. It should be used as a basis for further discussion and exploration of signposted resources.
Clinical decision-making tool
A step-by-step guide to the clinical decision-making process, from assessment to the selection and evaluation of interventions.
DotDeaf – Language Therapy in BSL
This course introduces ‘Language Therapy in British Sign Language’. It is designed for SLTs, deaf colleagues, and other co-workers to complete together.
Please note: as this course was created externally, if you have any questions about the content please contact saltibad@gmail.com.
Mind Your Words
Improve your understanding of children and young people with social, emotional and mental health needs and speech, language and communication needs.
The Box
Please note: this course has been updated. This is the old version, and will close on Monday 14th September 2026 at 9am. The new version can be accessed here. If you are partway through this course, you may continue. We recommend anyone new to the course instead accesses the new version using the link above.
Understanding and supporting people with speech, language and communication needs in the justice system.
Understanding communication difficulties in the justice system (additional modules)
Formerly known as ‘The Box’, this updated course introduces justice professionals to communication difficulties.
These are the additional modules. You’ll need to complete the core modules before you can access these. If you’ve not already done so, please access them here.
These modules are open, so you do not need to complete them in order. Each will give you a deeper exploration of how to understand and support people with communication difficulties.
As with the core modules, you’ll also have access to downloadable resources to support you in your work, along with tips and techniques to put into practice immediately.
Understanding communication difficulties in the justice system (core modules)
Formerly known as ‘The Box’, this updated course introduces justice professionals to communication difficulties – helping you to understand what these difficulties are and how to recognise them.
These are the core modules, which you will need to complete before any of the further modules.
Courses for RCSLT members
These courses are available to RCSLT members only
Members Only
An introduction to evidence-based practice
Understand what evidence-based practice is and how to incorporate it into your day to day workload.
Members Only
An Introduction to…
These resources have been designed to develop your clinical and professional skills, and introduce you to new areas of the SLT world.
Please note that as we intend to continue producing further content, this course will not update to show as ‘Completed’.
Members Only
Influencing learning journey
Improve your self-awareness, confidence and knowledge in influencing skills.
Members Only
Leadership learning journey
Improve your self-awareness, confidence and knowledge in leadership skills.
Members Only
RCSLT How To: Formal Assessments – Introductory Video
Before taking any of the How To modules, you’ll need to watch this introductory video to get an idea of how they work and what to expect.
Members Only
RCSLT How-To: Formal Assessments
This resource has been designed to help you get to grips with formal SLT assessments. You can watch them being run as well as hear from experts on when to run them and what they can help you discover.
Please complete the feedback survey, as this is a new resource framework and we’d like to hear from you with any comments.
Please note that as we intend to continue producing further content, this course will not update to show as ‘Completed’.
Members Only
Reflective writing
Discover the benefits of reflective writing and some practical tools to help you reflect on your continuous professional development.
Members Only
Research under the spotlight
A guide to getting the most out of reading research papers.
Members Only
Working with bilingual children
An introduction to bilingualism and ways of assessing bilingual children.
