Speech, language and communication needs (SLCN) describes the range of needs relating to all aspects of communication – from understanding others to forming sounds, words and sentences to expressing ideas and emotions and using language socially.
The following websites have information available to support you and your child: (Click on the links for further information.)
I CAN - The Children's Communication Charity
I CAN describes SLCN as one or more of the following:
- Difficulties with speech sounds
- Difficulties in understanding others
- Difficulties in producing language
- Difficulties in using language appropriately.
BBC Tiny Happy People Campaign
Support and advice for parents and carers to help develop communication skills.
BBC Tiny Happy People Campaign
Activities - Tiny Happy People Campaign
Department for Education (DfE) Hungry Little Minds
DfE Hungry Little Minds. Encouraging parents, carers and families to chat, read and play.
Greater Manchester (GM) 10 Tips for Talking
The Greater Manchester (GM) 10 Tips for Talking are ten key messages to support the development of language and communication skills for babies and young children and can be used by everyone.