Children First Policy

Under the Children First Act 2015, all organisations providing ‘relevant services’, to children and families must have a Child Safeguarding Statement in place. This is a written statement, informed by a risk assessment, that specifies the service being provided and the principles and procedures to be observed in order to ensure, as far as practicable, that a child availing of the service is safe from harm.

Child Safeguarding Statements must be reviewed within 24 months or following any material change in any matters to which the Statement relates.

Susan Crawford is compliant with The Children First Act 2015 legislation which requires organisations that are providers of relevant services to carry out a Risk Assessment inr elation to the potential risks of harm (as defined in the Act) to a child or young person while attending or receiving a service. Therapy services staff promote the welfare of all children, hence if they have a concern in relation to the safety, welfare or protection of a child, they must report this to the appropriate statutory agency. The statutory agencies for child protection are Tusla – Child and Family Agency and An Garda Síochána

Cancellation Policy

If you need to cancel, change or postpone a session please give at least 48 hours notice. You can cancel via email, text, what’s app or phone.

• Cancellations up to 48 hours before the appointment time incur no charge
• Cancellations between 24 and 48 hours before the appointment will be charged 50% of
  the session fee.
• Less than 24 hours notice or missed appointments will be charged the full session fee.
  Please contact Susan Crawford 085 1145328 / info@susancrawfordslt.com to cancel any
  appointments
  Cancellation fees will be sent out via invoice.
  Serial non attendance or cancellations may result in your child being discharged from the
  service. Please note that due to demand it may be very challenging to reschedule or
  rearrange your appointment.

Thank you for your understanding.

Fee Schedule

Please see below fee structure for services:

Assessment for preschool child: €300 (report as required €150)
Therapy session (45 minutes): €100
Therapy session (60 minutes): €120
School visit and programme: €200 (mileage may apply)
Letter of support e.g. DCA: €30
Progress report: €150
Parental Consultation: €80
Training Courses: priced individuall

Speech and Language Therapy Services are covered by most health insurers. Check your policy or contact your insurer to confirm. You will be issued a receipt within a week of your appointment date.

Discharge Policy

Susan Crawford, Speech and Language Therapist is an Early Intervention Service for children aged 0 – 6;11 years. Consequently when your child turns 7 years they will be discharged from this service.

As previously highlighted in the event of serial non attendance your child may be
discharged.