About us

CandLE is a not-for-profit teaching organisation supporting students across the UK who use AAC (Augmentative and Alternative Communication) and AT (Assistive Technology). We help students achieve their full academic potential by making learning accessible through an individualised approach.

Our Teachers, Tutors, Teaching Assistants and Resource Developers provide learning support for students who could benefit from AAC and AT.

At CandLE, our ethos is that every student should be giving the opportunity to participate in academic learning with the appropriate tools and support to make learning accessible. Every student requires an individualised approach to ensure they are able to reach their full potential.

We believe that developing literacy skills as early as possible, is fundamental for students to be able to go on to access the curriculum and for communication without limits – if you can not speak, the only way to say anything you want is to spell!

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.