You may have a child in your class whose speech isn’t very clear and they struggle to pronounce certain sounds clearly.
They may say:“ tat” instead of “cat” or “wed” instead of “red”
And when they try to sound out words in phonics, something doesn’t quite add up.
You start to wonder:
• Is this just normal development?
• Will it affect their reading and spelling?
• Should I be doing something to help?
• And what if it impacts their phonics screening score?
Many educators notice these difficulties but aren’t sure what to listen for or what to do next.
That’s exactly why I created this short training.
What This Training Will Help You Do
After watching this 20-minute training you'll be able to:
✔ Understand the relationship between speech sounds and phonics
✔ Recognise typical speech sound development and what to expect at different ages
✔ Spot when speech sound errors may be interfering with phonics and literacy
✔ Identify signs to listen for during phonics sessions
✔ Use simple strategies straight away to support children with unclear speech
You’ll also receive a downloadable guide to refer back to in school.
Speech sound difficulties can affect:
❗ Phonics progress
❗ Spelling and writing
❗ Reading confidence
❗ Phonics screening outcomes
This short training explains what to listen for and how to start helping.
What's Included
✔ 20-minute training video
✔ Speech Sounds & Phonics quick reference guide (PDF)
Designed to be practical and immediately useful in your setting.
In this concise 20 minute training I explain:
• The relationship between speech sounds and phonics.
• Why speech sound development matters for reading and spelling.
• Typical sound development: what to expect and when.
• What happens when speech errors interfere with phonics learning.
• What to listen for in children’s speech.
• Simple ways to help immediately in the classroom.
You'll also receive a practical PDF resource including:
• Why speech sounds matter for reading and spelling.
• A typical speech sound development chart.
• Common speech sound error patterns.
• Signs to listen for during phonics sessions.
• Simple strategies to support children straight away.
This is designed to be something you can refer back to whenever needed.
Who This Training Is For
This training is ideal for:
🌷 Reception and KS1 teachers
🌷 Teaching assistants supporting phonics
🌷 Early years practitioners
🌷 SENCOs
🌷 Anyone supporting children whose speech is unclear
About me
Hi, I'm Beth Morrant, a Highly Specialist Speech & Language Therapist specialising in supporting children in educational settings.
Through The Speech and Language Garden, I help education and childcare professionals understand children's communication development and feel more confident supporting pupils with speech, language and communication needs.
This training brings together clinical knowledge and classroom reality so you can quickly recognise what’s happening and know how to help.
Price
Speech Sounds & Phonics: What to Listen For & How to Help
If you’ve ever thought “I know this child’s speech isn’t quite right but I’m not sure what to do about it” this training will give you the clarity you need.
✔ 20 minute training
✔ Downloadable PDF guide
✔ Instant access
Only £17
You’ll also have the option to add the Speech Sounds Screener at a reduced price during checkout.
Designed to be practical, clear and immediately useful for busy staff.
No complicated theory.
No long courses.
Just the key things you need to recognise speech sound difficulties and know how to support children confidently.