Speech and Language Therapy (Children, Young People and Adults)
Topic
Speciality Framework: Speech and Language Therapy (Children, Young People and Adults) Support Workforce
Alignment
Direct alignment with the NMAHP Development Framework.
Purpose
- The framework defines the knowledge and skills required for Speech and Language Therapy services, supporting individuals, organisations, and educators to develop practice and ensure services meet local needs.
- It enables clear career pathways by helping practitioners and managers benchmark skills and plan progression, supporting both horizontal and vertical development.
- It supports recruitment and succession planning by guiding organisations to identify workforce needs and attract individuals committed to developing within the service.
Audience
Senior Support Workers and Assistant Practitioners across health and social care. Managers and educators.
Published by
Public Services Delivery Scotland (PSD Scotland) (NMAHP)
Date of publication
April 2026
Components (e.g., pillars/ SCQF levels/roles)
Pillars of practice
SCQF Levels 7 and 8
Career framework levels
Levels 3 and 4.
User recommendations
Learning from this framework is directly aligned to the NMAHP Development Framework.