Getting the right support

Small Steps Big Changes (SSBC) offers free speech, language and communication support for children aged 0-4 who live in Aspley, Bulwell, Hyson Green & Arboretum and St Ann’s. For more information, and to check if you are eligible, please visit: 

Speech, Language and Communication for under 4s | SSBC (smallstepsbigchanges.org.uk)

 

• Find out what to expect for your child’s age and how you can help.
• Find out how to support children learning to speak more than one language
• Follow Language for Life on Facebook for weekly updates on ways to support your child’s speech, language and communication.
• Pop in to your Children’s Centre for advice leaflets or to chat to your local Language Lead.

Healthy Family and 0 - 19 teams offer advice and support around all aspects of a child's development, including speech, language and communication.

At your child's development reviews they will ask you to tell them about your child's language development and give you advice on how to help.

They may also recommend support from Family Hubs and the Speech and Language Therapy team or from an early years educational placement.

Please see the links to these services below:

• Healthy Family Teams | Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
• Children's Public Health 0-19 Nursing Service :: Nottingham City Care

For information about sessions visit:

• Nottinghamshire County Council's family hub.
• Family Hubs | Ask Lion - Nottingham City Directory

Your local family hub runs fun activities that your family can take part in to develop your child's language and communication.

 

Little Talkers (Nottinghamshire County)

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Small group sessions with singing, play and helpful strategies to support your child on their next steps to talking. A new theme each week helps to keep your child's interest and develop their confidence to join in.

You can watch some of our songs here.

Nottinghamshire libraries offer services that support children's early language and reading development. For example, free Bookstart packs, story sessions.

Why not visit your local library to change books regularly?

• Nottingham City: Home | Nottingham City Libraries
• Nottinghamshire County:  Reading and Libraries | Inspire - Culture, Learning, Libraries

If your child is between 2-2.5 years and may benefit from some support with their talking, they may meet the criteria for Home Talk. A Home Talk worker can offer fun home visits for children and their grown ups to share ideas about talking together. Click here to view our Home Talk leaflet or contact your local Healthy Families Team or contact us via email L4L@nottshc.nhs.uk or or via the Speech and Language Therapy Team on 0300 1233387 for more information.