Social Communication Groups

We run small social communication groups for children in KS1 and KS2.

They aim to support children to join in with small group activities. They provide structured opportunities for children which encourage them to become aware of other people, to make choices, to develop imitation skills and learn how to take turns. They can boost self-esteem, develop healthy, assertive behaviours and promote open dialogue between peers.

It is important for children to develop good social communication skills, as it is key for developing social relationships. It is also a vital skill for academic learning as many activities carried out in school rely on children working together in groups and communicating with their peers.

Our social communication groups allow children to learn new skills and practise them with their peers in a safe environment through games and role play.

Social communication groups were originally devised by early years professionals, speech and language therapists and parents.