Your Paediatric Feeding
Assessment Checklist
Everything you need to gather, prepare, and pack before a paediatric feeding assessment — so you arrive confident and clinically ready.
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Is This Checklist for You?
This resource is for Speech and Language Therapists and students working with children who have feeding and swallowing difficulties — whatever stage of your paediatric career you're at.
Newly Qualified SLTs
Just starting out in paediatric dysphagia? This checklist gives you a structured foundation so nothing is missed before you walk in the door.
Returning to Paediatrics
Coming back after a break or rotating into a new caseload? Use this to refresh your pre-assessment preparation process.
Students
Studying paediatric dysphagia or heading out on placement? Use this to prepare with confidence, so you can focus on learning rather than logistics.
SLTs Wanting a Prompt
Even experienced clinicians benefit from a reliable checklist. Use it as a quick pre-session prompt so the important things stay front of mind.
What's Inside the Checklist
Four structured sections cover every element of your pre-assessment preparation — clinical, logistical, and reflective — plus a dedicated red flags reference.
Gather Your Background Information
Prepare Your Paperwork
Pack Your Clinical Kit
Know Your Onward Pathways
Red Flags Reference
Ready to Build Your Paediatric Dysphagia Confidence?
The checklist gets you prepared for your next assessment. Our online courses give you the clinical knowledge and skills to feel truly confident — from your first paediatric dysphagia case to complex presentations.
Introduction to Paediatric Dysphagia
Build your foundational knowledge of paediatric feeding and swallowing. Practical, evidence-based, and designed for SLTs at the start of their paediatric dysphagia journey.
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Paediatric Dysphagia Crash Course
Take your clinical skills further with applied, practical learning covering assessment, management, and complex presentations — from foundations up.
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Who is this checklist for?
This checklist is designed for Speech and Language Therapists and students working with children who have feeding and swallowing difficulties. It's particularly useful for newly qualified SLTs, students on placement, and those returning to paediatric caseloads. It is a professional resource — it is not designed for parents or carers.
Is this really free?
Yes, completely. No payment, no catch. It's our way of giving something practical back to the SLT community — and supporting clinicians to feel more prepared walking into paediatric feeding assessments.
Can I use this in my clinical practice?
Yes — it's licensed for personal professional use. You're welcome to use it as part of your own pre-assessment preparation. Please note it is licensed for personal use only and may not be shared, distributed, or reproduced without permission from Little Beginnings Hub.
Does this replace clinical training or supervision?
No. This checklist is a preparation guide — it supports your practice but does not replace clinical training, supervision, or your own professional judgement. Clinical judgement should always lead. If you're looking to build your clinical knowledge in paediatric dysphagia, our Introduction to Paediatric Dysphagia and Paediatric Dysphagia Crash Course are a good place to start.
Who are Chelsea and Savannah?
Chelsea Ridge and Savannah Senior are qualified Speech and Language Therapists and the co-founders of Little Beginnings Hub. Savannah is also an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC). Between them they have extensive experience in paediatric dysphagia, feeding, and swallowing — in the UK and internationally. They built Little Beginnings Hub to make expert, evidence-based learning accessible to both professionals and families.
I'm interested in your courses. Where do I start?
If you're new to paediatric dysphagia or want a solid foundation, start with our Introduction to Paediatric Dysphagia. If you're ready for more applied, clinical depth, the Paediatric Dysphagia Crash Course is the natural next step. Both are online, self-paced, and created by experienced clinicians.
Do I get anything if I sign up to a course?
Yes! If you enrol in our Paediatric Dysphagia Crash Course within 48 hours of downloading this checklist, you'll receive a free copy of our Weaning Children From Thickened Fluids guide as a thank-you.
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Download your free paediatric feeding assessment checklist and go into your next session knowing you've covered every base — background information, paperwork, clinical kit, and onward pathways all in one place.
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