Debra & Kaveera

“I noticed that Kaveera’s language and communication wasn’t coming on and wanted to do something to help. When I saw an advert for Let’s Talk with Under 5s on her school’s website, I thought it could be really good for her.”

Let’s Talk with Under 5s is a free, accredited speech and language course for parents and caregivers with children aged 2½ -4 years old. 

During the course, parents come together to learn how to support their child’s speech and language development. 

“Dave who ran the sessions was very knowledgeable. I found them very interesting and informative. 

“I think that a lot of parents don’t know exactly how a child learns to communicate. There’s a lot more to it than we actually think there is, and I didn’t fully understand that until I did Let’s Talk with Under 5s.

“Along with the sessions, we were given homework to go home and try which we then fed back on together as a group. I thought that was really brilliant. It was reassuring to know that there are others out there who are going through the same things as you – who want help, are a little bit anxious and might be a bit confused as to why their child’s not talking. We got a lot of tips from each other.

"I’m really happy to have had the opportunity to learn how to help my child. I’ve gained a lot of knowledge and skills and I’ve seen a big, big change in Kaveera since I’ve done the course. She’s forming more sounds; She’s more interested in speaking because of the tips that I’m now using at home; She’s coming on at school quite a lot as well. I feel much more positive now."