Speech and Language Therapy For Schools and Education

Connecting Schools with Qualified Speech and Language Therapists Across the UK

At Thistle Speech Therapy, we understand how important speech and language support is for pupils’ learning and wellbeing. Our platform is designed to match schools with fully qualified and regulated speech and language therapists, ensuring your students get the support they need without the hassle of searching for professionals yourself.

Why Schools Choose Thistle Speech Therapy

  • UK-Wide Coverage: Access therapists across Scotland, England, Wales, and Northern Ireland.

  • Professional Standards: All therapists follow HCPC registration and RCSLT professional guidelines.

  • Time-Saving: We do the matching work for you — no need to search or compare profiles.

  • Tailored Matches: Therapists are matched to your school based on the needs of your pupils.

  • Better Outcomes for Students: By matching schools with the most suitable therapists, pupils receive support that is more effective and targeted to their needs.

  • Secure & Confidential: Communications and data are protected in line with UK GDPR.

Step 1: Submit your Request

How It Works

Step 2: Therapist Matched

Step 3: Start Therapy

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School FAQs

Why do schools choose Thistle Speech Therapy?

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Schools partner with Thistle Speech Therapy when they require reliable, specialist speech and language therapy provision that delivers measurable outcomes.

Rather than operating as an open directory, we carefully match therapists based on:

  • Pupil needs and diagnostic profiles

  • EHCP outcomes and SEN priorities

  • School environment and staffing structure

  • Availability for consistent provision

Our focus is long-term progress. Schools regularly report improved pupil participation, clearer communication skills, and increased staff confidence supporting speech, language and communication needs across the classroom.

How much does therapy cost?

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We provide transparent, standardised pricing to support school budgeting and commissioning decisions.

Typical fees are:

  • Speech & Language Assessment (60–90 minutes + written report): £210

  • Individual Therapy Session (45–60 minutes): £125

  • Small Group Therapy (up to 3 pupils): £145 per session

  • Staff Consultation or Training: from £140 per hour

Fees include therapist matching, safeguarding compliance verification, coordination support, and ongoing quality oversight.

Do you offer discounted rates for ongoing provision?

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Yes.

Consistent therapy is strongly linked to better pupil outcomes, therefore we offer reduced rates for longer commitments:

  • Block bookings (6+ sessions): 5% discount

  • Half-term provision (10+ sessions booked in advance): 8% discount

  • Full-term or ongoing provision (12+ weeks prepaid): 10% discount

Schools commissioning termly or annual support also benefit from priority therapist availability.

Can therapy support EHCP provision and statutory outcomes?

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Yes.

Therapists matched through Thistle Speech Therapy regularly deliver provision aligned with:

  • EHCP specified outcomes

  • SEN Support plans

  • Annual review documentation

  • Multidisciplinary working alongside education and health professionals

Reports can support review meetings where required.

What happens after submitting a request?

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  1. Your enquiry is reviewed by our coordination team.

  2. A therapist with suitable expertise is identified.

  3. Availability, pricing and proposed start dates are confirmed.

  4. Therapy begins once arrangements are agreed.

Our goal is to minimise administration while ensuring safe and effective placements.