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Project Overview

Speech, Language and Communication for under 4s

National Lottery Community Fund objectives: Speech and Language

Why is it needed in Nottingham?

In 2019, 32% of 4-year olds in Nottingham started school without the communication; language and literacy skills they need to learn and progress.

Differences in language skills are noticed by age 2 and have an impact by the time children start school.

SSBC has commissioned Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust to deliver Speech, Language and Communication services in Nottingham city.

 

Home Talk

Home Talk is a nationally recognised evidence-based service. It is delivered by Home Talk Workers with enhanced training to support early language development. Guided and supervised by specialist early years Speech and Language Therapists.

SSBC aims to develop and deliver Home Talk services in Nottingham city for 2-2.5 year olds with language skill delays.

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Who is it for?

Home Talk is aimed at children in Nottingham city with specific needs.

Children aged 2 years old, who:

  • Say up to 30 single words
  • Understand everyday words and short sentences
  • Have age-appropriate interaction and social skills

Children approaching 2 ½ years old, who:

  • Say up to 50 single words
  • Do not often link two words together

Sustainability

A Speech, Language & Communication (SLC) Partnership Board will promote Home Talk and evaluate the service.

The evaluation will support further commissioning of the service beyond SSBC.

 

Drop-in Sessions

If you'd like some advice on how you can help your child's talking and get some information about services in your area, drop into one of our informal sessions:

 Room to Play in Bulwell:

Tuesday 8th October

1.00pm - 3.00pm

Address: Room to Play 17-19 Commercial Road Bulwell NG6 8HD

How will we know if it has been successful?

As a result of commissioning the Home Talk service, we expect to see improved communication, speech & language skills in 2 and 2.5 year olds in Nottingham city.

Improvements will be gauged through the Early Years Foundation Stage measures.

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Get in touch
Natalia Wroblewska

Senior Project Officer

Contact
Project Downloads
Home Talk Fact Sheet
Bulwell drop-in sessions 17th September and 8th October
Home Talk Leaflet
Home Talk Poster
Speech, language and Communication referral form
Delivery and Impact Report: 2021 to 2022

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