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Talking PointHello - a year to help all children communicate
Progress checker

Check a child's progress with this simple tool. If you are worried about a child, refer them to the SLT department.

The number of skill for life

GPs are often the first point of call for parents who have concerns about their speech and language.

Help and advice

If you've got a specific question, we can help. 
Use this tool to get the answers to your questions.

Tips to support development

Some simple activities to support children's speech and language and communication development.

1 in 10 children struggle

Print off these factsheets to give to parents, and the posters to put on waiting room walls.

GPs

Speech, language and communication skills are vital for all children. Without these skills they will not reach their full potential. 1 in 10 children have speech, language and communication needs which will not just go away, so all GPs need to know what typical development looks like, be able to spot when something isn’t right, and know what to do.

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