Secondary speech and learning - practitioners guidance

Resources

Libraries

Staffordshire libraries are free and open to everyone. They offer:

  • Books and story times
  • Activities for babies and young children

How you can use it:

  • Encourage families to visit libraries for language-rich experiences
  • Share library events with parents to promote reading and communication

Find out more about Staffordshire Libraries

Family Hubs

Family Hubs provide help and advice in one place. They offer support with:

  • Parenting
  • Health
  • Money
  • And more

How you can use it:

  • Signpost families to Family Hubs for wider support
  • Work with hub staff to coordinate services for children with SLCN

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.
    Visit Stoke-on-Trent SEND Local Offer

Stoke Speaks Out

A local website offering advice, activities and training to help children develop speech and language.
How you can use it:

  • Access professional training and screening tools
  • Share activities with families to support home learning

Visit Stoke Speaks Out

Speech and Language UK

A charity that supports children who find talking and understanding words difficult. It provides tools, advice and a progress checker for monitoring development.
How you can use it:

  • Use resources to plan support for pupils with SLCN
  • Share guidance with families and colleagues

Visit Speech and Language UK

National Literacy Trust

Offers free resources, activities and expert advice to improve speaking, listening, reading and writing.
How you can use it:

  • Use literacy activities in your classroom or setting
  • Share resources with parents to encourage language at home

Visit National Literacy Trust