There are four different levels of the SLCF:
Foundation, Universal, Enhanced and Specialist.

Specialist level

Outlines the skills and knowledge needed by those with a significant role in identifying and supporting children & young people with SLCN, and supporting other practitioners.

Start at this level if you:

• Already meet at least 80% competencies at the Enhanced Level
• Spend a significant amount of your working life supporting children and young people with SLCN
• Play a significant role in identifying and assessing children and young people’s SLCN
• Are likely to support other practitioners in working with children and young people with SLCN