Mission Statement

To provide a gold standard Speech & Language Therapy service to children and families in Essex and the South West

Our Values

TOGETHERNESS

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.

INTEGRITY

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.

CHILD-CENTRED

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.

SUPPORT

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.

RESPECT

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.