CandLE supports students with disabilities to reach their full learning and communication potential. We specialise in teaching and supporting students who use AAC and assistive technology.
A message from our Head of
Education - Marion Stanton
Welcome to CandLE where our vision is that children who have Complex Access Needs (CAN) can access learning and fully participate in society if they are given appropriate support.
CandLE Launch AAC Podcast! CandLE recently launched our official podcast. In episode 1 Marion Stanton and Annamaria of CandLE talk with student Jack Bennett about his experiences as a student who ...
Adaptation for students in mainstream schools who may benefit from AAC Author: Marion StantonPre-requisites to learning: It is important that students who rely on AAC have access to textbooks, teacher’s ...
Working Memory and AAC Author: Marion Stanton Working memory is the facility we all use to manipulate information to arrive at an answer. An example would be a two-stage mental ...
Introduction to Exams Access for Students who Rely on AAC Author: Marion Stanton The single most important criteria for asking exam boards to make reasonable adjustments is the ‘normal way ...
Cerebral Visual Impairment - CVI Author: Marion Stanton What is CVI?CVI is the most common cause of visual impairment in children. Cerebral Visual Impairment is sometimes known as Cortical Visual ...
CandLE Learning Hub Opening Day | March 3rd CandLE are excited to be launching our official learning hub in Ulverston, Cumbria. Taking place at 12pm-4pm on March 3rd at 19-21 ...
CandLE has a set of expectations in terms of the knowledge and understanding of our staff around AAC, which is supported by training from Marion Stanton and Katie Stanton.
Marion has a Level 7 qualification in AAC, and Katie is completing an MSc in Assistive Technology. Marion is also a recognised expert in Cerebral Palsy, having written two books on the subject — one of which was included on the nurses’ training reading list for a time.
CandLE provides training to schools both individually and through the charity Teach Us Too. We have developed and delivered a successful literacy programme specifically designed for AAC users, underpinned by evidence-based research.
In addition, several of our staff have extensive experience in AAC, within both teaching and Speech and Language Therapy. All our staff receive regular training in AAC and AT from our expert in-house team.
CandLE has also been instrumental in working with exam boards to help establish much more equitable reasonable adjustments for students who rely on AAC.
In 2015, CandLE’s contribution to schools and families was recognised by the Department for Education, with a Queen’s Honour conferred on Marion.
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