To provide a gold standard Speech & Language Therapy service to children and families in Essex and the South West
Working with schools
- C&D believe in the power of embedding good practice by empowering staff to deliver evidence-based interventions and creating communication-friendly environments.
Working with families
- C&D are proud to go the extra mile. Our therapists work with integrity and creativity to support all of our clients in reaching their goals.
Working with other providers
- C&D work closely with other local professionals including Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists & Specialist Teachers.
- We liaise with NHS Speech & Language Therapy services with the aim of providing a seamless approach.
Our role in the community
- C&D have a strong focus on early intervention and preventative work with the aim of minimising the need for future support.
- We are committed to providing free & accessible support for parents of children with speech, language & communication needs.
- We work closely with universities and strive to provide the next generation of Speech & Language Therapists with first-class placements.
- We work with trainee teachers via local Teacher Training Centres with the focus of increasing knowledge and enabling them to identify & support children with speech, language & communication needs.
Providing positive employment
- We aim to nurture a positive working culture whereby staff are happy and fulfilled and in return are dedicated and passionate about providing the highest-quality service.
- We support newly qualified and experienced therapists to grow by ensuring quality supervision, investing in continued learning and developing special interests.
- We value respect, knowledge, conscientiousness and innovation within our team.