Speech, Language & Communication
Good communication skills are key to children’s learning and well being. There is a lot you can do to encourage and support your child's communication- try visiting your local Library Bounce & Rhymes sessions; toddler groups and Family Hub activities . BBC Tiny Happy People (Instagram and Facebook) is designed to help you support your child with speech and language development at home.
Once your child starts preschool or nursery, early years practitioners (such as childminders and nursery / preschool staff) are required to regularly monitor a child’s progress using the Early Years Foundation Stage Guidance and will discuss progress with you. Children develop at different rates; please refer to Speech & Language UK - Information and Support for further information.
For further information and professional advise about your child’s development you can contact:
- Your local Children’s Centre/ Family Hub or contact earlyhelpreferral@bracknell-forest.gov.uk
- Your health visitor
- Children & Young Peoples Integrated Therapies (CYPIT)
- for further information you can telephone: 0300 365 0123 (Option 2) or email CYPITBRACKAdmin@berkshire.nhs.uk
- Independent Speech and language therapy providers (ASLTIP)
- Your school SENCO
- Homestart Bracknell
Speech, Language & Communication - useful websites:
Make a referral to the Children, Young People and Family service in Berkshire
The British Stammering Association: Impartial information and support on stammering, also known as stuttering.
Words for Life: For parents to help their children develop vital communication and literacy skills from birth to age eleven.
AFASIC.org.uk: Supporting parents and helping children and young people since 1968