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The Blank's Model workshop
- Professionals and Clinicians
- Training and workshops
- Speech, language and communication
This workshop is for professionals only
The Blank’s Model is a framework that helps us think about how children understand questions and language at different levels. It supports adults to adapt how they communicate so that children can better access meaning, respond in ways that suit them, and take part in learning and interaction.
Aim of this workshop
- Understand the Blank’s Model and how it relates to children’s language and thinking
- Identify the level of language a child is currently accessing in order to provide appropriate support
- Adapt adult language and questioning styles to support understanding, participation, and confidence
- Use practical strategies to create more inclusive communication environments.
Entry criteria
This workshop is for professionals supporting children who:
- may find understanding spoken language difficult at times or need more time to process it
- find it harder to follow or respond to certain types of questions or instructions
- benefit from language being adapted to be more concrete or structured
- may find it difficult to express and organise their ideas in ways that are easily understood by others.
Workshop dates
The booking window will close 2 working days before the date of the training.
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.
If you need to change the attendee, please let us know as soon as possible so we can update our records. Please include their name and email address so we can share the relevant information with them. Email: eec.beds.childrens.slt.training@nhs.net
This workshop is via Microsoft Teams video call.
Last reviewed: 17 June, 2026
