Providing assessment, diagnosis and therapy for children and young people

Skyward Speech, Language and Communication Consultants is managed by Speech and Language Therapists Kate Tryhorn and Rebecca Hill covering South Somerset and Dorset.

Skyward provide a high-quality service for pre-schoolers, school-aged children and young people. Skyward therapists work to empower parents and practitioners to maximise children and young people’s communication potential.

Skyward therapists have a wide range of clinical experience and expertise with an excellent knowledge of assessment and intervention approaches, ensuring that all work is evidence-based and follows best practice guidelines. Skyward prioritise a neurodiversity affirming, strength-based approach to their practice.

Working in the client’s home, school, pre-school or our clinic setting (in Dorchester), Skyward therapists provide assessment, diagnosis and therapeutic intervention for a broad range of speech, language and communication difficulties. Skyward can work creatively around your budget to create a package of support. Our face-to-face service covers

Crewkerne, Yeovil, Taunton, Sherborne, Bridport, Dorchester, Weymouth, Wareham, and the surrounding areas.

Skyward also provide a teletherapy service, delivering therapy to you at home.

Our educational service includes comprehensive, competitively priced training packages and consultation services for schools and nurseries, tailored to the individual requirements of the setting.

Skyward therapists are committed to developing and maintaining their expertise by regularly updating skills and knowledge.  Therapists are registered with the Health Care Professionals Council (HCPC), members of the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists (RCSLT) and the Association of Speech and Language Therapists in Independent Practice (ASLTIP) and hold Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks.