Lack of training available for SLT support staff
SLTs work as part of a multi-professional team, and are often supported by SLT assistants (SLTAs). By creating training opportunities and a recognised career pathway for SLTAs, SLTs would be able to make best use of this resource and focus on the tasks that only they can perform.
Size of impact
Level of uncertainty
Proposed workforce impact
- Enhancing the pool of support workers would allow SLTs to be able to work more flexibly and responsively.
- A developed SLTA training pathway may offer another route into the profession.
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Additional research questions
- What current training opportunities are available for support workers?
- Who would fund this possible training?
Some of the information in this section is provided by stakeholders and expert groups, and does not necessarily represent the views of the CfWI.
