Specialist clinical supervision and support for Speech and Language Therapists working with children with complex eating, drinking and swallowing needs.

Expert guidance in Feeding and Swallowing

Empowering SLTs to feel confident and competent in their clinical decision-making with babies, children and young people.

I’m a Clinical Specialist, tutor and trainer with over 25 years’ experience supporting SLTs working with complex feeding and swallowing difficulties in babies and children. I offer practical, compassionate clinical supervision rooted in current best practice for SLTs working in paediatric dysphagia - especially in babies, young children, and young people.

Whether you’re working toward RCSLT 2025 dysphagia competencies, independently navigating complex cases, or your team needs regular clinical supervision, I’ll help you build confidence, clinical reasoning, and ethical clarity. Supervision is a safe space to reflect, refine, to be stretched and progress with the work you do,

Places for supervision are limited.

Read some of my testimonials below

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About Me
Sarah Vellacott lecturing on the Paediatric and ALD Dysphagia Course

Clinical Supervision

  • 1:1 or small group supervision

  • Suitable for therapists working with children 0-19yrs.

  • Tailored to your context and experience

You might be:

  • An early career SLT developing your dysphagia skills

  • A clinician working with complex paediatric caseloads in isolation or without access to local supervision

  • Looking for specialist support as you complete your competencies

  • Interested in professional reflection and ethical decision making

Specialist CPD Training

  • Since 2015, I have taught the 4-day Dysphagia course in assessment and management of eating, drinking, and swallowing difficulties in adults with learning disabilities and children, promoted by Quest in the Midlands.

  • I am passionate about all things dysphagia and have enjoyed a wonderful career - I want to pass my knowledge and skills on to you.

  • Supporting SLTs to achieve RCSLT 2025 dysphagia competencies. You can access the RCSLT 2025 Competency Framework here

  • Highly regarded, practical, reflective, experience and evidence-informed teaching.

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Why work with me?

  • I bring together clinical experience, academic teaching and a collaborative, compassionate approach to support you in doing your best work. This is a non judgemental space to explore your challenges and celebrate your progress.

  • I understand the challenges services face in needing to balance effective, evidence based, clinical practice with efficient service provision.

  • With a passion for supervision and with many years of clinical experience with babies and children with complex feeding and swallowing difficulties, I will support you to think through your clinical decision making and help you to find the right path for your client.

If you’re interested in clinical supervision, please use the form below to get in touch:

Happy Clinical Supervision session with people making notes on their laptop and interacting with others and laughing
A Speech and Language Therapist working with a child to help with drinking

SLT Testimonials: Supporting you to practice confidently, competently and safely.

  • "Sarah is simply the best Speech and Language Therapist you could learn from when it comes to Paediatric Dysphagia. She teaches with compassion and understanding, always mindful of the emotional impact of the work we do as therapists supporting children with complex needs. Her clinical knowledge in this specialist area is second to none, and I am forever grateful to have begun my journey in Paediatric Dysphagia under her guidance.

    Emily B SLT

  • Sarah’s approach to supervision is fantastic - her feedback is always approachable, constructive, and encouraging, while ensuring you develop your skills to the highest clinical standard. I would highly recommend her services to anyone looking to build their expertise in this field.

    Catherine H, SLT

  • In March 2024, I completed a four-day dysphagia training course that Sarah co-presented.
    Her depth of knowledge in paediatric dysphagia was truly remarkable, and I gained so much from the experience. Sarah answered every question with clarity and ease, making complex information accessible and practical. She left us all feeling confident in our dysphagia practice moving forward. Her expertise and skills in paediatric dysphagia are genuinely inspiring, and I aspire to develop the same level of knowledge and confidence in my role as a paediatric dysphagia therapist in the years ahead.
    Tina T, Paediatric SLT

  • I have benefited hugely from Sarah’s expertise and guidance in clinical supervision. She is an excellent listener and whenever we meet I always feel safe and know that she understands what I’m talking about and will give me sound informed advice backed up by common sense in a seemingly mad world!
    Sarah is also very good at recognising your strengths and encouraging you to consider ways in which your practice can develop so helping you achieve things you never would have thought possible.
    I have always felt that I can ask any clinical question of Sarah and not feel that I should have known the answer. She never judges anyone.
    If you are looking for safe, reliable, understanding, informative and supportive clinical supervision, I highly recommend engaging with Sarah.

    Sue B, Clinical Lead SLT