Overview
Due to the current situation regarding COVID-19 and the required social distancing measures, the Speech and Language Therapy Service is changing the way they support children and families.
Our team are keeping in contact with children/ families on our current caseloads either via telephone or video call. You should have received a letter inviting you to make contact with the Team should you wish to discuss your child’s speech and language needs. Please use the contact information provided on the letter as this is specific to your child’s Therapist. If you are unsuccessful reaching your Therapist you can contact our Team Leader Kirsten Brooks (see contact details on this page) who will ensure your message is passed on.
Please explore this page for further information, advice and activities relating to speech, language and communication development.
Advice and activity sheets
- Attention and Listening
- Play
- Communication
- Understanding Language
- Expressive Language
- Vocabulary
- Speech Sounds
- Stammering
Short & Simple activities
Take a look at the link below for some general games and activities to support your child
Website Resources
Take a look at the link below for a list of recommended websites
I CAN: ‘TALK’ Webinars
If you have a child aged 18 months to 2 ½ years and you are concerned about their language development, you can now join one of I CAN’s free ‘TALK’ webinars. TALK = Talking Activities for Little Kids!
The webinars are led by a Speech and Language Therapist. In each webinar, the therapist talks through a range of targeted activities and approaches that you can put into practice with your child at home.
You will have an opportunity to ask questions about the information provided so that you feel confident in using the strategies and approaches with your child.
In total, I CAN have four different themed webinars, with one webinar taking place per fortnight. You can attend one or all of the webinars depending on your interest in the topics presented.
- Supporting language development during every day routines
- Sharing books to develop language
- Using songs and rhymes to develop language
- Symbolic noises and first words
Information
Requirements
Requests for assessments can be made by parents, GPs, Health Visitors, School Nurses, Paediatricians, Special Educational Needs Coordinators or other professionals involved with the child.
The ‘request for assessment’ forms can be found in the files section below. Please note there are separate forms for preschool and school aged children with speech, language and communication needs. Please ensure all sections are completed. The information you provide will help our understanding of the child’s unique skill set and how their speech, language and communication needs are impacting on their daily life.
Files
Local Offer
We are an inclusive organisation/service who support Children & Young people with Special Educational Needs and Disability (SEND)