Self-Evaluation Tools
This page has a range of practical resources to support practitioners and organisations in developing speech, language and communication knowledge, skills and practice. These include a video reflection exercise, the SLC Knowledge and Skills Matrix, introductory materials and a self-evaluation tool.
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Introduction to the SLC Knowledge and Skills Matrix
Video Reflection Exercise | Support for Local Self Evaluation
Integrated System for Early Language & Communication Success
Introduction to the SLC Knowledge and Skills Matrix
The video below is a short introduction on the SLC Knowledge and Skills Matrix.
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SLC Knowledge and Skills Matrix
The matrix has been created to support the development of Speech Language and Communication (SLC) knowledge and skills across the pre-birth to 5 children’s workforce. It identifies the essential knowledge and skills (K&S) that practitioners across all sectors require within their role to support SLC development for all infants and children.
The matrix can be used by individuals to reflect on their own practice and competency, support supervision conversations and direct their learning journey. It can be used by teams to help them reflect on the quality of their environments and promote collaboration around SLC. It can be used by organisations to support workforce training and development plans.
Please select download to view or print/save the full SLC Knowledge and Skills Matrix document.
- SLC KS Matrix July 2025 ( Download, 702 KB)
You can also view and download a quick “at a glance” version of the resource SLC Knowledge and Skills Matrix at a Glance. Please select download to view or print/save the document.
Video Reflection Exercise: responsive interactions
This video reflection tool is for practitioners. The Word document can be downloaded/saved and printed, to support reflection on your interactions with babies or children.
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- Video Reflection Exercise ( Download, 307 KB)
Support for Local Self Evaluation
With reference to the current research and evidence base the NELC team developed a self-evaluation tool focusing on local system supports for early SLC development. The tool is framed around four key system components: leadership, collaborative teams, skilled workforce and children and families at the centre.
You can also download an editable version of the tool for your use. Please select download to view or print/save the document.
- EDITABLE - Self-Evaluation Framework ( Download, 95 KB)
Integrated System for Early Language and Communication Success
The integrated system visual below has been created to help to articulate the local agencies and national bodies who need to work together to hold children and families at the centre and improve early language and communication outcomes.
Please select download to view or print/save a copy of the visual above as a PDF document.