PECS
PECS training helps your team support people with communication difficulties. Delivered on-site by our experienced trainers.
About the course
Support people with communication difficulties
By the end of the course, delegates will:
- Understand what communication is
- Recognise common barriers to communication
- Know what PECS is
- Identify whether a Person would benefit from using PECS
- Be able to identify communication opportunities to use PECS
- Know the 6 phases of PECS
- Be aware of ways to transition from PECS
- Recognise some basic PECS symbols
What you’ll cover
Full course content
Everything the course covers, exactly as our trainers deliver it:
Communication
- What is communication
- Barriers to communication
- Alternative Communication methods
PECS
- What is PECS?
- Who is suitable for PECS?
- Identifying communication opportunities
- Strategies for saying “no”
6 Phases of PECS
- Phase 1 – how to communicate
- Phase 2 – distance and persistence
- Phase 3 – picture discrimination
- Phase 4 – sentence structure
- Attributes and language expansion
- Phase 5 – responsive requesting
- Phase 6 – commenting
Transitioning from PECS
- Complex communication needs
- Who is suitable for transition?
- Preparing for transition
- Using PECS in transition
PECS Symbols
- Basic PECS symbols
Keep exploring
Related children’s services courses
These subjects sit naturally alongside this course — and we can combine courses into one visit.
Good to know
Frequently asked questions
Where is the training delivered?
All of our training is delivered on-site at your service, anywhere in the UK — we come to you, so there are no travel costs or venue hire for your team.
How long is the PECS course?
It runs as a half day – 3 hours course, delivered in one visit unless stated otherwise.
How many delegates can attend?
Up to 15 delegates per session.
Do delegates receive a certificate?
Yes — every delegate receives a certificate on completion. Certificates are valid for 1 year, so plan refresher training before they expire.
How much does the course cost?
We price every course on application, based on your dates, location and delegate numbers. Use the contact buttons below — we reply quickly with a quote.
Can we combine courses into one visit?
Yes. Many clients build a full training day from shorter courses, and we can deliver several subjects in one visit — just tell us what your team needs.
Do you only train care providers?
No. This course suits care & nursing homes, complex home care, special schools & SEN settings, children’s complex care, hospitals & clinics, hospices. If your sector isn’t listed, ask — we’ll tailor the course to your setting.
Book this course
We bring PECS training to your service
Delivered on-site at your service, nationwide, with pricing on application. Tell us your dates and delegate numbers and we’ll reply quickly with a quote.
Part of our children’s services training range. Also explore behaviour management training and mental health training.