All children and young people are entitled to
- Access to knowledgeable practitioners aware of their role in supporting speech, language and communication development and working together in partnership
- Access to training videos for supporting your child's communication via the Blackpool Graduated Approach Toolkit, Communicate CIC training videos Communicate/ Social Value
- Access to key messages promoting positive interaction
- Access to a GP
- Information about websites promoting the development of speech, language and communication such as Afaisic, Talking Point and Speech and Language UK
- NHS telephone advice service short appointments
Some children and young people may need
- Access to an NHS speech and language therapist (SALT) who will give you advice about how to help your child via a telephone advice services up to age 18
- Access to an identified member of staff to discuss concerns and seek advice around your child's speech, language and communication needs while in education
A few children and young people may need
- Access to a NHS speech and language therapist who can assess, provide advice and guidance and, where appropriate, intervention to your child up to age 18
- Support from the local authority for pupils with an Education, Health and Care Plan up to the age of 25.
- Support from the adult speech and language therapist service for post 18.
- Access to further information on AAC through ACE Centre