Elklan INSET days: practical speech, language and communication training for your whole staff
Designed by speech and language therapists. Delivered in your school, on your INSET day, by a specialist Elklan tutor.
Who it's for
Early years settings
For nursery and pre-school teams working with children up to age 5.
Primary schools
For teachers and teaching assistants working with pupils aged 5 to 11.
Secondary schools
For subject teachers and support staff working with students aged 11 to 18.
Special schools
For staff supporting pupils with complex learning and communication needs.
Multi-academy trusts and clusters
Train staff from several schools together, or plan a set of days across your trust.
What your staff gain
The day helps staff to:
- Spot the signs of speech, language and communication needs earlier
- Adapt their own language so children understand more
- Teach new vocabulary in a way that sticks
- Support understanding during lessons, not just in interventions
- Build a communication friendly classroom
Choose a format
Full day
6 hours
In person or live online
Half day
3 hours
In person or live online
Twilight
2 hours
In person or live online
Prices
| Format | In person | Live online |
|---|---|---|
| Full day (6 hours) | £850 | £725 |
| Half day (3 hours) | £475 | £395 |
| Twilight (2 hours) | £345 | £295 |
Prices exclude VAT.
What's included
Every booking includes:
- Training for up to 30 staff
- A specialist Elklan tutor
- Digital handouts
- A CPD certificate for each attendee
- A planning call before the day
Extras
- More staff
- +£50 for every extra 10 staff, up to 60 staff.
- Travel
- Free within 50 miles. After that, 45p a mile, plus an overnight stay if needed.
- Printed packs
- At cost.
- Follow-up session
- One hour online, 6 to 8 weeks after your INSET day. £150, or £125 if you book it with your INSET day.
Extras also exclude VAT.
Next step: accredited training
25% of your INSET fee is credited against an accredited Elklan course booked within 12 months.
Trusts and clusters
- Shared day
- One school hosts up to 60 staff from 2 to 3 schools. £1,250.
- Trust discount
- 10% off when you book 3 to 5 days a year. 15% off when you book 6 or more.
Prices are fixed for the 2026/27 academic year.
Talk to us about your trust
Questions
Can you tailor the content to our school?
Every booking includes a planning call before the day. Tell us about your staff and your pupils on that call, and your tutor will plan the day around them.
Is it better online or in person?
Every format runs in person or live online, so choose what suits your staff. Online costs less. For example, a full day is £850 in person and £725 online. See the price table.
How far ahead should we book?
As early as you can. Put your preferred dates in the enquiry form and we'll let you know if a tutor is free.
Is VAT included?
No. All prices exclude VAT.
What do staff need on the day?
Each attendee gets digital handouts, and you can order printed packs at cost. Your tutor will go through anything else on the planning call.
Can a cluster of schools share a day?
Yes. One school hosts up to 60 staff from 2 to 3 schools, for £1,250. See trusts and clusters.
Enquire about a date
Tell us what you need and we'll get back to you about dates and a tutor.
