Creating Confident Communicators, One Classroom at a Time

You’ve already laid the foundations. You believe every child deserves a voice and that communication should be woven into the fabric of school life. But building a culture of AAC across your whole setting can feel overwhelming.

AAC and Me supports you to take practical, realistic steps — embedding AAC into daily teaching, unlocking pupil voice, and building staff confidence along the

Child using an AAC device with a Grid vocabulary set alongside a colourful comic-style educational book about the brain. One hand is pointing to "Body Parts" on the device, while the other rests on the page.
Child pointing to a laminated AAC core board while playing with a wooden toy train track

A Whole School Approach to Communication

Making AAC part of everything you do

AAC and Me helps schools build a consistent, inclusive communication environment. We focus on what’s practical, sustainable and works in the real world. From Early Years to Key Stage 2, we’ll help you build a total communication culture that supports every learner.

We support you to:

  • Audit current communication approaches and set realistic goals

  • Develop a communication policy and staff expectations

  • Embed AAC in lesson planning, curriculum content and daily routines

  • Ensure consistency across classrooms, transitions and shared spaces

Support That Grows With You

Flexible training and mentoring for your whole team

We provide ongoing, embedded support that builds confidence across the team.

What we offer:

  • Bespoke CPD tailored to your setting

  • Elklan courses for teams

  • Modelling sessions in class

  • Weekly drop-ins or half-termly refreshers

  • Strategic planning input for SLT

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Screenshot of a classroom AAC screen displaying a video titled "Feelings Song | Emotions Song | The Singing Walrus" above a symbol-based communication grid. The grid includes core words like "me," "feel," "good," and emotion words such as "happy," "sad," and "proud."

Tools That Fit Your Curriculum

Custom resources that work for your learners

We create practical, class-ready tools that make AAC part of everyday learning. Whether it’s a symbol board for Forest School or a class Grid for Circle Time, we help you develop meaningful, accessible resources.

Examples include:

  • Paper-based vocabulary boards for all subjects

  • Whiteboard-based Grid dashboards

  • Regulation and wellbeing tools

  • Termly topic-based resources for each class

“Local authorities must ensure that children, their parents and young people are involved in discussions and decisions about their individual support and about local provision.”
— SEND Code of Practice, 2015

Child and adult using an AAC device together while a colourful game runs on a second tablet nearby

Family Partnerships

Increasing opportunity for communication

We help schools engage families and extend AAC beyond the classroom so that children feel happier and more regulated when they are able to communicate.

Includes:

  • Parent workshops and sensory AAC sessions

  • Printable resources and home grids

  • Help with device loans and modelling at home

  • Building consistency between school and home

Ready to Take the Next Step?

Let’s build on the great practice you already have. Book a free consultation or get in touch to discuss a tailored package for your school.

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