Language leads

Nationally it is recognised that speech, language and communication skills are required for every child to reach their potential, particularly in terms of their attainment and their social & emotional wellbeing. To support this agenda Nottinghamshire is committed to encouraging practitioners to develop additional skills in relation to speech, language and communication (SLC). These enhanced practitioners are known as language leads.

Language leads need to have a passion for driving forward crucial messages around SLC. They need to have the enthusiasm and determination to ensure that SLC is considered in all planning, delivery and evaluation of services for children and families within their care.

Everything you need to know about becoming a language lead can be found in the document below, 'The language lead role: a guide for practitioners'

There is a supplementary guide for owners and managers wishing to support a member of staff in the language lead role, The language lead role: a guide for managers.

 

Language Lead Network

The Summer Term 2026 Language Lead Network will be focused on Screen Time and the impact on speech, language, and communication.

The session will also include:

• Updates about the local speech and language support available
• National updates about speech, language, and communication
• Spotlight on: Screen Time
• Signing update
• Action plans

 

Current dates

• Mansfield Woodhouse Family Hub - Tuesday 16 June 2026, 1pm to 3.30pm
• Arnbrook Family Hub - Thursday 25 June 2026, 9.30am to 12pm
• Bassetlaw - Manton Family Hub - Tuesday 30 June 2026, 1pm to 3.30pm
• Ashfield North East Family Hub - Thursday 2 July 2026, 9.30am to 12pm
• Rushcliffe - Keyworth Primary Care Centre - Friday 3 July 2026 9.30am to 12pm
• Broxtowe - Eastwood Family Hub - Tuesday 7 July 2026, 1pm to 3.30pm
• Newark Family Hub - Friday 10 July 2026, 9.30am to 12pm

 

New to the role Language Lead Networks:

These sessions will all be held virtually:

• Session 1 - Virtual New to the Role: Tuesday 23 June 2026, 9.30 to 11am - Join via MS Teams
• Session 2 - Virtual New to the Role: Thursday 25 June 2026, 9.30 - 11am - Join via MS Teams
• Session 3 - Virtual New to the Role: Monday 6 July 2026, 9.30 - 11am - Join via MS Teams