Burton Speech and Language Centre (SLC)
About us
Burton Speech and Language Centre (SLC) is a twenty-place specialist provision for children from Reception to Y4 who have speech, language and communication needs (SLCN). Our children are organised into two pastoral classes, but access flexible groupings throughout the day. We offer part-time places for children who need specialist intervention for speech and language difficulties. Our experienced team includes specialist teachers and teaching assistants, as well as Speech and Language Therapists two days per week. This gives us a higher staffing ratio than a mainstream classroom could offer.
Our setting is communication-friendly, where speech provision trumps everything. We have access to outdoor spaces, which we share with Samuel Allsopp Primary and Nursery School. Children join us at Burton SLC 3 days a week from their mainstream setting and attend their home school for the other two days. We work closely with home schools to offer a bespoke service to meet each child’s individual needs.
How to apply for a placement with us
Entry is via a specialist termly panel. Children will already have an NHS Speech Therapist and will have had at least one cycle of therapy as well as a risk matrix score of 16 or 12. For full details, please see our protocol.
The date for the Spring intake panel is October 2025. Applications for this panel need to be submitted to the SLC admissions email address by 12pm on Wednesday 8th October at the latest.
If you think a child may benefit from a place with us, please speak to the child’s Speech and Language Therapist in the first instance.
For further information, please contact us on slc@samuelallsopp.staffs.sch.uk
Admission Applications can be made via slcadmissions@staffordshire.gov.uk
If you have concerns about a child's speech and language development, here are useful links for parents and professionals.
Parents - Stoke Speaks Out - Speech and Language Therapy
Professionals - Stoke Speaks Out
The professional link has a link to the SALT referral form.