Introduction
There is an extensive free service offer to support a child (under the age of 5 years) in your care with speech, language and communication needs before entering the school system. Support can be accessed from early years institutions, specialist services and there are also resources and training for parents and professionals to help support children’s development. Click on the links below to find out more.
Universal
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Children’s Centre / Family Hub Offer Drop in groups available in Children’s Centres that can support with SLCN in Westminster and RBKC.
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Wide ranging offer from local providers who have training and support 3 and 4 year old offer is free for all CYP
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Online Bi-B Inclusion service website Whole Systems Approach infographic and presentation. |
Community Health |
Community Libraries offer a range of resources to support reading Parent Champions (in development)
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Targeted
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Home based programme focusing on 1:1 work with parents
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Special Educational Needs (SEN) and Early Years Advisors Advice for all Early Years settings on adapted learning and additional support that is available
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Children’s Centre Groups Targeted Groups, with SLT support in CCs in Westminster and RBKC. |
Range of support for schools and setting on adapted learning from Specialist Teacher for SLCN and Autism Advisory Service
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Targeted Groups with Short Breaks Service for CYP with SCD (in development)
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Specialist
| Support for children with more complex, on-going speech, language and communication needs, who need regular changes to their programme to support their communication development and communication success. | ||
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Specialist support, usually in clinic, for CYP with high levels of need.
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Bi Borough Children with Disabilities Family Help Service Support for parents and carers of CYP with profound disabilities.
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Advisory Service can provide support
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