Communication offer for parents - secondary

All children and young people are entitled to

Accessing ICAN language development charts to identify need via Speech and Language UK
Access to knowledgeable practitioners aware of their role in supporting speech, language and communication development and working together in partnership
Access to training videos for supporting your child's communication via the Blackpool Graduated Approach Toolkit, Communicate CIC training videos Communicate/ Community Hub
Access to key messages promoting positive interaction from health and education settings
Access to a GP
Information about websites promoting the development of Speech, Language and Communication such as:
NHS telephone advice service short appointments

Some children and young people may need

Access to an NHS speech and language therapist (SALT) who will give you advice about how to help your child via a telephone advice service
Access to an identified member of staff to discuss concerns and seek advice around your child's speech, language and communication needs
Support from practitioners by sharing targets and interventions to work on common, well communicated goals

A few children and young people may need

Access to a NHS speech and language therapist who can assess, provide advice and guidance and, where appropriate, intervention to your child
Programme from speech and language therapist, with a designated member of staff to carry over strategies
Access to further information on alternative, augmentative communication through ACE Centre
Access to diagnostic pathways