Who can help? - Early years speech and learning parents
Stoke Speaks Out
A local website with simple advice, fun activities and training to help children learn to talk.
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Midwives
Midwives support parents during pregnancy, birth and the first few weeks after your baby is born. They check the health of mum and baby and give advice on feeding and caring for your baby. They also help with early bonding and communication.
Health Visitors
Health visitors support families from pregnancy until your child starts school. They:
- Check your child’s growth and development
- Give advice on talking, playing and staying healthy
- Help you give your child the best start in life
Libraries
Staffordshire libraries are free and open to everyone. They offer:
- Books and story times
- Fun activities for babies and young children
Libraries are great for helping children learn new words and enjoy reading early.
Find your local library
Family Hubs
Family Hubs give families help and advice in one place. They offer support with:
- Parenting
- Health
- Money
- And more
Family Hubs are for all families with children from birth to 19 (or 25 with SEND).
Visit Family Hubs
SEND Local Offer
- Staffordshire SEND Local Offer – Information about education, health and care support for children and young people with SEND.
Visit Staffordshire SEND Local Offer - Stoke-on-Trent SEND Local Offer – Support and services for children and young people with SEND in Stoke-on-Trent.
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Early Years Settings
If your child goes to an early years setting or childminder, they will:
- Check your child’s communication development (as part of the EYFS framework)
- Talk to you about progress and plan activities to support development
If your child is not meeting typical milestones:
- Practitioners will observe and record areas of difficulty
- They may ask about medical history, hearing tests and family history
- They will work with the SENCo to create a targeted plan and review progress
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