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Sail into Sounds
- Professionals and Clinicians
- Training and workshops
- Speech, language and communication
This workshop is for professionals only
Sail into Sounds is a speech sound programme for early years settings. It aims to support practitioners to build on children’s existing listening, attention and sound awareness skills and how to build on this through simple, play-based activities.
There is no expectation for children to repeat or produce sounds. Instead, the focus is on creating low-pressure opportunities to listen, notice and explore sounds in ways that feel comfortable.
Following the training, practitioners will be supported to embed the approach within their setting through a quality accreditation visit.
This programme was developed by Bedfordshire and Luton Children's Speech and Language Therapy Service.
Aim of this workshop
- Build confidence in delivering the Sail into Sounds programme
- Create rich, play-based environments that support listening, attention and sound awareness
- Embed opportunities for exploring sounds within everyday routines and interactions.
Entry criteria
The workshop is designed for professionals working alongside children:
- aged 3 to 5 years old in in early years settings such as nursery, preschool, childminders
- aged 4 to 5 years old in reception class.
Workshop dates
You will receive access to session plans and a range of practical resources to support your delivery.
This workshop is free. If you’re unable to attend, please let us know as soon as possible so we can offer your place to others. In line with our policy, non-attendance may incur a fee.
This workshop is via Microsoft Teams video call.
Central Bedfordshire
If you work in Central Bedfordshire, you will need to log into the e-learning portal Learning Central to access the workshop. Read more about Learning Central.
Book on this workshop on Learning Central. Please note, this link will only work if you are logged into Learning Central.
Luton
Only available to people working in Luton.
Dates: Tuesday 17 November 2026
Times: 10am to 12pm
To book onto this workshop, email flyingstarttraining@eyalliance.org.uk
Bedford Borough
Only available to people working in Bedford Borough.
Dates: Wednesday 23 September 2026
Times: 9:30am to 11:30am
To book onto this workshop, email eec.beds.childrens.slt.training@nhs.net
Access to resources
If you have already completed a Sail into Sounds course and would like access to the materials, please email: eec.beds.childrens-slt-ecst@nhs.net
Last reviewed: 16 March, 2026
